When Bail CANNOT Be Revoked

Bail is a constitutional right, but staying out on bail is not. There are times when a bail bond can be revoked, and a defendant can be sent back to jail to await their trial. Accordingly, there are times when a bail bond cannot be revoked, and as an indemnitor to someone’s bail, or as a defendant yourself, it is important to know when these times come into play.

Continue reading to learn some examples of when bail cannot be revoked in Indiana.

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Indianapolis Bail Bonds 317-876-9600

Here is an example to start with:

A woman bails her husband out of jail on drug charges. She then learns he is still using drugs, and contacts the bail bondsman for help. She wants the bail bond agent to revoke her husband’s bail and take him back to jail. More than likely, the bail bondsman would refuse her request, and for more than one reason. First, they would not consider drug use as evidence of being a flight risk, nor would they have any evidence of the actual drug use to begin with. So long as the defendant is still willing to appear in court, the bail company would have no interest (nor leverage) in revoking their bond.

The laws that govern when a bail bond can and cannot be revoked differ from state to state. Here in Indiana, it is pretty cut and dry. A bail bond can be revoked for many reasons, but NOT for these two:

Indemnitor Regrets the Responsibility

If you sign for someone’s bail bond, that makes you the indemnitor, which comes with a hefty financial and legal responsibility. Not only do you have to pay back the remaining bond amount if the defendant does not appear for court, you have a responsibility to ensure they appear for their scheduled court hearing. This level of liability can be quite overwhelming for some who later have feelings of regret and uncertainty that the defendant will show up for court. Unfortunately, signer’s regret is not a valid reason to revoke a defendant’s bail bond. If you no longer want the responsibility of being the indemnitor, be sure your friend shows up to court.

Defendant Owes Money For the Bail Bond

Although it may seem like the bail bond company has complete discretion on revoking and granting bail bonds, they do not. If a defendant, or indemnitor, owes money for the bail bond fee, or is late on making payments, the bail bondsman cannot legally revoke the bail bond. Instead, they can report the transaction to credit bureaus, pursue a debt collection lawsuit, and obtain their monies owed that way.

If you have questions about bail, contact a local and experienced Indianapolis bail bondsman for accurate information and advice you can trust.

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Can My Bail Bond Be Revoked?

Quick Answer: YES!

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After a person is released on bond, they are not free and clear just yet. In fact, when a person is facing criminal charges, there is no such thing as 100% freedom until the case is completely finished and fulfilled. Being released on bond is simply a “conditional” release. No matter who they are or what they’ve been charged with, there are always certain restrictions placed on offenders that have been bailed out of jail. But these restrictions and rules do vary depending on several factors, including a person’s criminal history, their “flight” risk, and their particular criminal charges. These restrictions are clearly outlined in the bail bond agreement signed by the offender or the person bailing the offender out. If these rules and restrictions are not met, consequences and penalties will ensue. And one of those penalties is a revoked bail bond.

Revoked Bail Bonds

When a person’s bail bond is revoked, their right to be legally out of prison to await their scheduled court hearing is taken away. So predictably, an arrest warrant is issued for the offending individual. But that’s not the only consequence. Whoever signed the bail bond agreement will be legally responsible for paying the total bond amount to the bail bond company, minus what they’ve already paid for the initial bail bond. For instance, if an inmate’s bond is set at $5,000 and the bail bondsman charged 10% of that amount for their services, the signee on the bail bond contract will then owe an additional $4,500 to the bail bondsmen.

One common way this happens is when a person out on bail misses their court date. But bail bonds can be revoked for much more than just that. If a personal commits another crime, attempts to leave the state, or violates a court order (house arrest, ankle monitoring, failed drug test, alcohol consumption, etc.), they can also face bail bond revocation. After a bail bond is pulled, courts will issue a warrant commanding law enforcement to re-arrest the individual. At this point, the person will face additional criminal charges on top of the initial ones they were bonded out for.

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