Appreciating Bail Bonds In North Carolina

الأحد، 8 مايو 2016

By John Cooper


There is a distinct bail bond system in every state which is important as it allows a person charged with a certain crime to gain temporary freedom until their case is heard and determined. The options of this arrangement may differ but the key principles remain same. If you are facing criminal charges and could be looking at exploiting this option then you should learn a few things on bail bonds in North Carolina.

It is the money deposited or you promise to deposit at a later date with the court for the trial judge to consider releasing you or your family who could be the defendant to be free before the case is decided. It is usually the defendant or his surety who makes this promise and if the defendant fails to appear in court then the money can be forfeited. The surety refers to a friend, an agent or a family member.

The bail amount is usually set by the judge and the defendant has to wait for the judge to pronounce it before court. The amount is usually set high enough in order to ensure that the defendant will not just forfeit it easily and disappear. Most courts usually have preset amounts for every offense but at time judges can deviate from these amounts.

The cash to be deposited in court should be deposited in court with the court clerk during working hours or at the jail if it is done after working hours. A receipt is usually issued to confirm that you have actually deposited the bail. This will be produced as evidence of this transaction.

After getting your freedom, you should ensure that you never miss any date in court. Missing court would attract you to undergo a hearing for forfeiture which could also lead to your arrest warrant being issued. In such a hearing, you will address the court explaining why you missed your court date and if you do not show up then your guarantee will be forfeited.

There are bond agents who usually act as sureties for the defendant upon the payment of a non-refundable fee of 10% of the amount in question. If the defendant fails to appear in court, they are allowed to forfeit the amount paid. The agent can also be authorized to look for the defendant and also arrest them for the purpose of bringing them to court.

Most states allow the use of bounty hunters whose main task is to track down the fugitives and bring them before court. However, in North Carolina this practice has so far been outlawed and each of these agents ought to re-apprehend their fugitives. These agents are also allowed to sue their indemnitors should the defendant fail to appear in court.

There are instances when the judge may make an order for cash bond to be given and the defendant has to ensure that the whole amount is deposited in court. This cash is then held by the court until the case is completed. Any fines or costs by the defendant are deducted from it before it is returned.




About the Author:



ليست هناك تعليقات:

إرسال تعليق

 

Blogger news

Blogroll

Most Reading