Yes, you can make payments on a bond in many cases, especially when working with a bail bondsman. Most bail bond companies offer payment plans to help defendants and their families afford the bond premium, which is usually around 10%…
If you believe someone out on bond is violating the terms of their release, you may be able to take steps to have their bond revoked. In Kansas and other states, courts can revoke bond if the defendant fails to…
The value of a $5,000 bond today depends on what kind of bond it is and when it was issued. U.S. savings bonds, such as Series EE or Series I, grow in value over time through interest and inflation adjustments.…
Yes, you can come off someone’s bond if you no longer want to be responsible for them. In legal terms, this process is called "surrendering the bond" or "revoking your surety." If you signed for someone’s bail as a cosigner…
If someone skips a bond, meaning they fail to appear in court after being released on bail, the court considers it a bond forfeiture. This means the entire bail amount is lost, and the defendant’s release agreement is revoked. Skipping…
Getting back an immigration bond depends on if the bonded person meets all the conditions of release and appears at every required immigration court hearing. Immigration bonds are handled by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through Immigration and…
If someone misses court after being bonded out, serious legal and financial consequences follow for both the defendant and the person who posted the bond. The court will issue a bench warrant for the defendant’s arrest, and the bond may…
Failing a drug test while out on bond is a serious violation of your release conditions and can lead to immediate consequences from the court. In Kansas, as in most states, being released on bond means you agreed to follow…
Cosigning a bail bond is a serious financial and legal responsibility. When you cosign, you agree to be legally and financially liable for the full bail amount if the defendant fails to appear in court. Many people agree to cosign…
No, your bond amount does not automatically go down just because you stay in jail. In Kansas and most other states, the bond amount set by a judge remains the same until the court formally changes it. Staying in jail…