Things get challenging very quickly when someone goes to jail. There are chances that the defendant will be held in prison if the court proceedings are still in order. Also, your loved one may stay in jail till the court proceedings finish if they can’t put up enough cash. Most people may not afford the bail amount and may need help. That’s when the bail bond agents come into the picture. A bail bonds agent can post bail for you or your loved ones and secure the release. This way, you can continue working and live your life as you go through the process.

Here is what happens if you don’t pay the bail bonds amount

Paying the fee

In most cases, you must pay the bond fee before the agent posts bail and gets you out of jail. So, most of the time, this issue doesn’t arise. But there are exceptions. The bondsman has rights if he gets you out of jail and you fail to pay him. One of those rights involves relinquishing responsibility for yourself. 

The bondsman takes the legal responsibility, ensuring the court that you will appear on the court dates. That’s the whole point of bail when the bondsman is posting bail when someone is in jail. In a way, it is a financial incentive to show up in court. Hence, if the bond agent relinquishes your responsibility, you go back to jail. Also, it is doubtful that the other bondman will work with you. It’s not a good place to be. 

Missing your court date

Bail bond fees are usually paid upfront. However, when you miss the court date, the bail bonds agent loses all the money they posted for you. So, there are scenarios when the agent posts bail for you, and you miss the date. 

Usually, when you attend your court dates, the money is returned to the one who posted bail for you. But, when you miss an appearance, the court keeps the money. This creates a problem, and a few things can happen. 

Firstly, the bondsman has the right to take you into custody and surrender you to the authorities. That is where the bounty hunters come into the picture.

Secondly, you are violating the agreement with the bail bond agent by missing the court date. In this scenario, the bail bond agent is losing all the money. So, now you owe them the full amount of the bail plus the fee you agreed to pay them.

If you don’t pay the new amount, the bond agent can again give up your responsibility. That means you never posted bail, with the caveat that you now missed a court date. So the judge can raise the amount of your bail or revoke it altogether.

Even when the court proceedings are finished, you will still be legally obligated to pay what you owe the bond agent, which can lead to entirely new court proceedings.

Bottom line

Bail can be tough on some people. If you or your loved one needs help posting bail Acts Now Bail Bonds is available 24/7 in Colorado. We can help you secure immediate release and work with you every step of the way. Contact our team now! We can answer all of your questions about bail bonds so that you fully understand the situation.