For an individual to be out on bond, it means that they have a case pending but they are not incarcerated while awaiting trial. When a person is arrested a magistrate judge normally sets the amount of bond required for the person’s release. Once that person posts the bond, or…
When a person is out on bond, they will normally have some type of conditions attached to their release. Most normal conditions include not leaving the county without permission and not picking up any new cases. The conditions can stem from the court where the case is pending or can…
Hiring the right bail bondsman is a difficult decision for anyone to make. In Texas, Sec. 1704.163 of the Texas Occupations Code allows an attorney to post bail on behalf of a client. An attorney may post a bond as long as the attorney is licensed to practice and at…
There are several reasons why a person may have an open warrant. One of the common reasons we see someone with an open warrant for is a Motion to Revoke. For a Motion to Revoke, a probation officer will send a request to the DA’s office informing them of the…
You have a question about bail bond refunds: you’re wondering when and how you get your bail money back. That depends on what type of bail you paid, and whether the defendant makes all required court appearances. If you paid the court: you probably paid “cash bail” for the full…
#1 Call the county courthouse. The front section of your phone book will have a list of local services and agencies. If you do not have a phone book you can find local court information online. Once you get in touch with the courts, the clerk will ask you a…