Wichita Bail Bonds Blog

No, you do not go to jail if you bond out; bonding out is what allows you to avoid staying in jail while your criminal case is pending. When someone is arrested and a bond is granted, paying the bond (or arranging a bond through a bail bondsman) allows the person to be released from custody. Understand that bonding out doesn’t erase the charges; it simply gives you temporary freedom until your court dates.

What Does Bonding Out Mean?

Bonding out means paying a set amount of money to the court or working with a bail bond company to secure a defendant’s release after arrest. This bond acts as a financial guarantee that the defendant will return to court as required.

• You pay a bond or use a bondsman to secure release from jail
• You’re released until your court hearings begin
• The charges remain active; you must face them in court

Once the bond is processed, the person is released from jail and allowed to return to their normal life under the court’s conditions.

When Do You Go to Jail?

Even if someone bonds out, they can still go to jail later under certain conditions. Bonding out is not a final resolution of the case; it is a temporary release.

• If found guilty and sentenced to jail or prison
• If you miss a court appearance (bond may be revoked)
• If you violate the terms of your bond (such as breaking the law again)

In these situations, the court can issue a warrant, revoke the bond, and send the defendant back to jail.

Do You Still Have to Go to Court?

Yes. Bonding out does not remove your responsibility to appear in court. You are legally required to attend all court dates and follow the conditions set by the judge. Failure to do so can result in additional charges and forfeiture of the bond money.

• Missing court can lead to arrest and loss of bond
• Following court orders keeps you out of jail during the case
• Your case must be resolved before the bond is considered complete

You do not go to jail if you bond out; in fact, bonding out is what releases you from jail after arrest. Yet, bonding out is not the end of the legal process. You must attend all court dates and comply with any bond conditions. If you violate these rules or are convicted and sentenced to jail time, you may still be taken into custody later in the process.