No, you usually do not pay the full amount of a bond unless you choose to post a cash bond directly with the court. Most defendants use a licensed bail bondsman who posts the full bond on their behalf. In…
Yes, a bond can be cancelled under certain conditions. The cancellation of a bond means the agreement between the defendant (or co-signer) and the court or bail bond company is terminated. This can happen voluntarily, through legal action, or by…
A bond is a financial guarantee that the defendant will return to court. Once the bond process is complete and the case is resolved, the court determines who is entitled to get the bond money back, if anyone. The answer…
Burglary is a criminal offense that involves unlawfully entering a building or structure with the intent to commit a crime inside. It does not require breaking a window or forcing a door open, and it does not always involve theft.…
A $0.00 bond amount means that the defendant can be released from custody without having to pay any money up front. This is also known as being released on personal recognizance, or a PR bond. Instead of requiring cash or…
A $100,000 bond refers to the full bail amount set by the court. This amount serves as a guarantee that the defendant will return for all required court dates. The way the bond is paid—and how much you actually pay,…
You can pay a bail bond either directly to the court or through a licensed bail bond agent. The location and method of payment depend on the type of bond, the jail’s procedures, and the court handling the case. Know…
If someone you bailed out goes back to jail, what happens depends on why they were arrested again and whether the new arrest affects their original case. In most situations, the original bond stays active, but the new arrest may…
Felonies often stay on a person’s criminal record permanently. In most states, including Kansas, felony convictions remain visible unless the court grants an expungement. An expungement is a legal process that removes or seals a conviction from public records, allowing…
In Kansas, when a court or jail record says "no bond," it means the defendant is not currently eligible to be released from custody through any form of bail. This is a legal order that keeps the person in jail…