Wichita Bail Bonds Blog

If you can get a bond after violating probation depends on the nature of your violation, your criminal history, and the judge’s discretion. When someone violates probation, they are taken into custody on a probation violation warrant. Unlike a regular criminal charge, a bond is not automatically guaranteed in probation violation cases. The judge decides if you can be released on bond while awaiting your violation hearing, based on the seriousness of the offense and your likelihood of complying with court orders.

What Happens When You Violate Probation

• Your probation officer reports the violation to the court, and a probation revocation warrant or motion is issued.
• Law enforcement can arrest you and hold you in jail until your first hearing.
• The court schedules a probation violation hearing, where the judge reviews the alleged violations and decides whether to continue, modify, or revoke your probation.

Factors That Determine Eligibility for Bond

• Type of Violation – Technical violations (like missing appointments or failing to pay fees) are more likely to qualify for bond than serious violations (like new criminal charges or absconding).
• Nature of the Original Offense – If your original conviction was for a serious felony, the court may be less willing to grant bond.
• Criminal History – Defendants with multiple violations or prior revocations are less likely to be released on bond.
• Risk of Flight or Danger – Judges assess whether you are likely to return to court or pose a threat to public safety if released.
• Probation Officer’s Recommendation – The probation department’s input carries significant weight in the judge’s decision.

When Bond May Be Granted

• For minor or first-time violations such as missing a meeting, failing a single drug test, or incomplete community service hours.
• If you voluntarily turn yourself in rather than being arrested.
• When your attorney petitions the court for a bond hearing and presents evidence of your willingness to comply moving forward.

When Bond May Be Denied

• If the violation involves committing a new crime while on probation.
• If you absconded or avoided contact with your probation officer.
• If the judge revoked probation in the past or warned that another violation would lead to jail.
• If you pose a safety risk or are likely to flee before the hearing.

What to Do If You Are Denied Bond

• Your attorney can request a bond review hearing or file a motion for reconsideration.
• You may be able to negotiate a plea agreement that reinstates or modifies your probation instead of serving jail time.
• Demonstrating good behavior, compliance, or participation in treatment programs may influence the judge’s decision to reinstate bond later.

You may be eligible for a bond after a probation violation, depending on the type of violation, your history, and the judge’s evaluation of your case. Legal representation and showing a commitment to compliance greatly increase your chances of being granted bond.