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Can A Co-Signer Revoke a Bail Bond?

Written by admin on March 4, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized.

Pretrial bond release almost always involves a surety agreement. Most defendants do not have enough money to post bond with cash out of their pocket on their own. And, if your friend or loved one is in jail, you will probably want the assistance of United Bonding Company (bail bond near me) to get that person out as quickly as possible. Typically, the surety arrangement is a written promise to pay money if things go sideways after release. In other cases, such as serious felonies, you may be requested to encumber property as surety.

In a perfect world, the defendant takes care of the case, there are no hiccups along the way, the judge discharges the surety, and everyone leaves relatively happy and life goes on. However, we do not live in a perfect world. Sometimes, things just go bad.

Tennessee law recognizes this reality, and makes provisions for the bail bondsman or surety to surrender the defendant and be exonerated or the defendant may personally surrender to the officer. This is a provision made specifically for the bondsman who provided the surety bond but does not imply that a cosigner has the right to be removed as a cosigner from a bail bond contract.

Bail Bond Co-Signer Requirements

A Memphis bail bond office such as United Bonding Company, is not a bank or a mortgage company. So, in most cases, the co-signer requirements are not very rigid. When people say that they have certain assets, like a bank account with some money in it, the bail bondsman usually takes them at their word.

But in a serious case, like a murder case, the bond could be hundreds of thousands of dollars or more. In these instances, the bondsman might require collateral, either in the form of cash or real estate to secure the bond.

Surety Bond Revocation in Shelby County and Western Tennessee

Typically, the defendant and secured party (or co-signer) are close friends or even blood relatives. These relationships make for a good foundation for a co-signer. Once a cosigner has signed a legally binding contract, he or she can’t just change their mind and say that they refuse to be responsible for the defendant’s appearance in court anymore. While the bonding company may attempt to surrender a defendant who has not missed court if they have good cause to do so (and whether or not they have good cause is at the court’s discretion), a cosigner cannot dictate or force a bail bond company to surrender a bond.

As a co-signer you are invested in the defendant’s behavior in regard to their appearance for scheduled court dates and any remaining premium that may be due on the bond. If you believe that either of these are in jeopardy, be sure to speak with your bondsman and the defendant, so that everyone has the best opportunity to work together and get things straightened out. Maybe there is a communication or information issue that needs to be cleared up or a transportation issue that needs to be resolved. Usually simple and clear communication with all parties involved will yield a solution.

If you have cosigned a bond and you have legitimate concern, with factual evidence, that the defendant will not show up in court, you should contact the bail bond company. In these instances, the bail bond company may be able to surrender the defendant’s bond before his or her next court date even though he or she has not missed court. Keep in mind that it is at the bonding company’s discretion and, ultimately, the judge’s discretion as to whether or not there is a good reason to surrender a defendant’s bond. As a cosigner, you may be required to come to court to testify at the bond surrender hearing. This is for the purpose of putting proof on to the state that the defendant is a flight risk.

When you contact United Bonding Company, we have experience working with co-signers that take the hassle out of the surety bond process and we work hard to make sure conditions are understood by all parties. Our bondsman do their best to make sure that all arrangements are made quickly for a surety bond that gives you and your family peace of mind and a quick release from jail.

United Bonding Company is a proud members of Tennessee Association of Professional Bail Agents. Their bondsman also provide bail bonds for the Shelby County Juvenile Court.

Call United Bonding Company today at (901) 577-1138

For more information about the bail and bail bonds process or read more at our page https://bailbondmemphis.com/bail-bonds-process/.

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Please be advised that www.bailbondmemphis.com and United Bonding Company is not an attorney or law firm and does not provide legal advice. If you are seeking legal advice, you are strongly encouraged to consider consulting with a competent attorney in your jurisdiction who can provide you with legal advice on your particular matter given that individual state, county or city laws may vary. www.bailbondmemphis.com provides INFORMATION ONLY and the information provided is for informational purposes only AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED OR SUBSTITUTED FOR LEGAL ADVICE. THE INFORMATION INCLUDED IN OR AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE MAY INCLUDE INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. No guarantees are made and the use of the website, content, and any information provided is at your own risk.

What’s the Difference Between Parole and Probation?

Written by admin on March 4, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized.

These two types of court supervision have many things in common, including the fact that they both begin with the same consonant. Both could be prison alternatives, both come with conditions, and both types of violators face stiff penalties. So, it’s little wonder that so many people are confused about the difference between parole and probation.

United Bonding Company (bail bond near me) is a great place to go with questions like these. Our experienced bonding agents can do more than get you out of jail fast. We serve clients throughout western Tennessee and have access to numerous resources for you and your family about not only bail bonds in Memphis, but also the criminal justice process in Shelby County.

Some Parole Basics

In a nutshell, people go on parole after they have been to prison.

Sometimes, parole, or supervised release, is part of the original sentence. For example, a judge might sentence “Joe” to three years in prison and two years of supervised release. Other times, parole is a form of early release. “Joe’s” good behavior might trigger his early release from prison, but he must remain on parole until that original sentence expired.

There are also different forms of parole. Many former inmates spend time in a secure halfway house immediately after their release from prison. That arrangement obviously protects the public, but it also helps the defendant. A person with no job, no place to live, and no experience paying bills will have a hard time making it right after release and these residences provide the help and support required to make a positive transition back into society.

Some Probation Basics

Again, in a nutshell, judges place defendants on probation instead of sending them to jail or prison.

Like parole, probation comes with conditions. Different courts have different conditions for different offenses. Some common ones include:

No problems with the law, other than minor traffic tickets, while on probation,
Pay fines, court costs, probation fees, and other expenses,
Attend classes, like DUI victim impact panels or anger management classes, and
Stay busy (work and/or attend school full time).

If people who are on parole or probation violate their conditions of release, and the state of Tennessee proves them guilty in court, the judge has several options. Some judges order defendants to serve brief stints in jail or prison as a condition of reinstatement. Other times, the judge revokes parole or probation and hands down a long term incarceration sentence. Or, the judge may allow the defendant to remain free, but impose additional conditions or extend the period of supervised release.

At United Bonding Company we know that the best way set yourself up for a successful probation or parole is to be released from jail on bond. We work hard to secure you fast and easy release from jail. Call us for a free consultation 24/7 at (901) 577-1138 if you need to get out of jail or you have questions like the difference between parole and probation. United Bonding Company is a member of Tennessee Association of Professional Bail Agents and also provide bail bonds for the Shelby County Juvenile Court. For more information about the bail and bail bonds process click here: https://bailbondmemphis.com/bail-bonds-process/.

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Video FAQ on Bail Process

Written by admin on February 21, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized.

Bail is basically money that you must deposit with the court in which your criminal case exists if you want to remain free from jail while your court case is ongoing. After you are arrested, a magistrate or judge will set a bail bond amount for your particular case. Due to the large number of inmates that the Shelby County Jail and other city jails within Shelby County process, it often takes several hours for a magistrate or judge to set a bail bond amount on a new inmate.

The purpose of bail is to insure that a defendant appears for all of his or her set court appearances on a criminal case. A bail bond amount can range anywhere from $100 on a misdemeanor charge to hundreds of thousands of dollars on a felony charge. In order for a defendant to remain free from jail while he or she waits for his case to come to a conclusion, this money must be deposited with the courts by someone on the defendant’s behalf. As long as the defendant goes to all of his or her court dates, the bail money is returned to the person who paid it after the case comes to a conclusion. In this situation, this cash bail bond money is returned whether the defendant is found guilty or not.

Most of us do not have the financial resources to deposit such large amounts of bail money with the court. Fortunately, a bail bond company can help a defendant get out of jail while awaiting trial without having to deposit such large amounts of bail money with the court. A bail bond company charges certain non-refundable fees to perform this service.

Watch this video FAQ to learn about the bonding process

See our Bail Process page for more information.

How Much is Bail?

Written by admin on February 5, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized.

Bail amount is very subjective. The Constitution’s Eighth Amendment prohibits “excessive bail,” but that’s not very helpful when you try to translate this decade to decade. What is excessive to you or me is not excessive at all to someone like Amazon honcho Jeff Bezos. So, the bail amount is basically a one-size-fits-all price that may or may not be “excessive” under certain circumstances.

If the initial bail amount is “excessive”, considering all the facts, an attorney may be able to get the bail reduced at a subsequent hearing. As is mostly the case in criminal proceedings, there is usually some give and take involved at this hearing. At United Bonding Company (bail bond near me), your bondsman can assist by providing you a lot more information about this process, answer your questions, and get your friend or loved one out of jail fast.

Initial Determination

In Tennessee, a judge, magistrate, or judicial commissioner sets bail amounts. That’s the amount of money defendants must pay to get out of jail before they see a judge.

To get out of jail straightaway, the defendant can either post the entire bail amount with the court in cash or pay a bail bondsman a flat fee for their bonding services to write a surety bond. United Bonding Company will provide you a Bail Bond Assessment free of charge.

Using the services of a bondsman is typically best, and not just because there is less financial risk. A bail bondsman is basically a resource person to help you get out of jail fast and with less complications, and that’s very useful in these situations.

Bail Reduction Hearing

If the defendant cannot afford to post bail or pay a surety bond premium, an attorney can ask for a bond reduction hearing. At that hearing, the judge will listen to the evidence and decide what a reasonable bail would be. Some factors include:

Defendant’s connection to the community,
Severity of the offense,
Defendant’s ability to travel,
Amount of evidence against the defendant, and
Defendant’s threat to the community if released.

Sometimes, there are additional conditions on release such as an Ignition Interlock Device or GPS monitoring.

United Bonding Company is the premier bonding company in Memphis and serves western Tennessee and proud members of Tennessee Association of Professional Bail Agents. Their professional and confidential bondsmen work hard to secure your fast release from jail and also provide bail bonds for the Shelby County Juvenile Court. Call (901) 577-1138 for more information about the bail and bail bonds process or read more at our page https://bailbondmemphis.com/bail-bonds-process/.

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The Smart Way To Turn Yourself In.

Written by admin on January 15, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized.

A public arrest is one of the most embarrassing things that can happen to a person. When officers come to your place of work or home and lead you away in handcuffs, nothing good happens. In fact, these incidents can have wide-ranging effects that include problems at work and difficulties with relationships. Public arrests are particularly hard on children https://www.prisonfellowship.org/resources/training-resources/family/ministry-basics/impact-of-incarceration-on-children/.

To avoid at least some of this embarrassment, many people want to know how to turn yourself in. Checking into 201 Poplar Avenue as soon as possible on your own time, and on your own terms, is a much better alternative than arriving in the backseat of a police car.

Types of Warrants that Bondsmen Handle

There are basically two types of warrants: arrest warrants and bench warrants. Although they are different, United Bonding Company, (bail bond near me) serving the Memphis-area and western Tennessee, writes bonds on cases with both of these types of warrants.

In most cases, a judge issues a bench warrant if the defendant does not comply with a court order. These orders could include:

Failure to appear in court,
Not paying child support,
Failure to take care of a ticket on time,

Typical Booking and Bookout Procedures

Bail bondsmen can make advance arrangements when a defendant wants to take care of Shelby County warrants. So, most defendants do not even go into cells. Instead, they complete all the jail intake paperwork and then wait in a designated holding area while they are booked in, their bond is set and their bail bond paperwork is processed.

Since your bondsman has all the paperwork prepared in advance, the wait time can usually be shortened. Then, defendants receive their post-release instructions, and they go home. If there are any bail related questions or problems, your bondsman can help you find the answers and take care of them.

Being proactive when you have a warrant and calling United Bonding Company to turn yourself in is easier and more convenient than waiting to be arrested at an unknown time in the future. United Bonding Company has been serving clients throughout western Tennessee for over 19 years and their bondsmen are available 24/7 every day of the year. They offer affordable, compassionate and understanding bonding services and also provide bonds in the Shelby County Juvenile Court. Member of TAPBA Tennessee Association of Professional Bond Agents www.tapba.org.

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FAQ’s About Shelby County Bench Warrants

Written by admin on January 15, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized.

Most crimes, except for murder and other very serious offenses, have a statute of limitations. In most misdemeanors, the statute of limitations is only a year. But Shelby County warrants never expire https://www.tncourts.gov/rules/rules-criminal-procedure/4. Once issued, they remain active until served.

So, as you can imagine, there are plenty of people who have outstanding warrants and do not even know it. Unfortunately, many jurisdictions will not verify whether or not you have a warrant without you physically coming into the police station. However, some jurisdictions do verify warrants over the phone or allow you to search a database online.

To find out if you’re on this dreaded list, you can contact each individual law enforcement agency in Tennessee, wait on hold (and for probably a long time) and ask for the information you need. For some jurisdictions, such as Shelby County, Tennessee, you can look online on their warrant search database. Or, you can ask United Bonding Company (bail bonds near me) to perform an active warrant search, and you’ll know the results within minutes.

What’s the Difference Between a Bench Warrant and an state warrant?

State warrants usually involve felony infractions, like aggravated assault or drug trafficking. Typically, after the grand jury issues an indictment, a judge issues an state warrant. That’s assuming the defendant has not been arrested on that charge previously and already made bail. Bench warrants, on the other hand, usually involve the violation of a court order, like a missed court appearance. Moreover, once they are executed, bench warrants compel appearance before a certain judge. That being said, some of the normal or standard court appearance procedures at 201 Poplar Avenue in Memphis may not apply in these situations.

How Do I Take Care of a Bench Warrant?

The first thing to do if you have a bench warrant is to call your attorney. He or she can often take you into the courtroom and get you a new court date.

Sometimes, a defendant with a warrant has not yet been able to hire an attorney. In situations such as this, a defendant can also turn him or herself in and pay the entire amount of the warrant in cash or work with a bondsman at United Bonding Company or another bonding company or his or her choosing and obtain a surety bond. If you deposit the entire amount with the jail, the court usually refunds most of the balance when the case is resolved. A surety bond usually only requires a nonrefundable premium, which is generally 10% percent of the bail amount and they might be able to finance a portion of the premium for you.

If you are already out on a bail bond with United Bonding Company, in most instances, we will work with you through your attorney to get your warrant recalled. In these instances, you will usually not have to make a new bail bond. Please understand that you must show a willingness to openly communicate and cooperate with the bail bond company in order to get your bench warrant recalled. Otherwise, you are at risk of being arrested by your bondsman.

How Are Bench Warrants Served?

In this context, bench warrants are just like state warrants. Typically, the warrant goes into the law enforcement database. If the defendant gets pulled over for a traffic violation, and this usually happens happens to everyone eventually, the arresting officer is legally required to take the defendant into custody. People can also get arrested for outstanding warrants when they try to renew their driver’s licenses or go to visit other people in jail. Additionally, if you are looking to take that vacation tour throughout Europe, people with outstanding warrants usually cannot obtain passports. If you are already out on bond and a warrant is issued for your arrest, the bonding company will attempt to arrest you if you do not cooperate with the bonding company to get your warrant resolved.

If I’m Behind on Child Support, Do I Have an Active Warrant?

Maybe. Judges surely can issue a warrant for reasons that include failure to pay child support, falling behind on alimony payments, failure to pay fines, and even failing to appear for jury duty. A state warrant is not always issued in these kinds of cases, though. To be on the safe side, the only way to know for sure if you have a warrant or not is to inquire with the local authorities yourself or call United Bonding Company and ask for a free warrant search in Shelby County. Please understand that if you have an state warrant as a result of a secret indictment, there is no way for you to know whether or not you have a warrant without attempting to turn yourself in. United Bonding Company is unable to GUARANTEE that you don’t have any warrants for your state.

United Bonding Company has provided bonding services for over 19 years in Shelby County and Western Tennessee and also provides bonds in the Shelby County Juvenile Court. United Bonding Company is a member of TAPBA https://www.tapba.org/ Tennessee Association of Professional Bond Agents.

*DISCLAIMER**Please be advised that www.bailbondmemphis.com and United Bonding Company is not an attorney or law firm and does not provide legal advice. If you are seeking legal advice, you are strongly encouraged to consider consulting with a competent attorney in your jurisdiction who can provide you with legal advice on your particular matter given that individual state, county or city laws may vary. www.bailbondmemphis.com provides INFORMATION ONLY and the information provided is for informational purposes only AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED OR SUBSTITUTED FOR LEGAL ADVICE. THE INFORMATION INCLUDED IN OR AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE MAY INCLUDE INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. No guarantees are made and the use of the website, content, and any information provided is at your own risk.

How and Why Can My Bond Get Revoked?

Written by admin on January 5, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized.

Judicial Bond Revocation

Judges have the authority to revoke a defendant’s bond if he or she does not abide by the conditions of release. Re-arrest is a good example. Once the judge learns about the incident, the judge will sometimes revoke bond.

Other reasons that a bond could bed revoked are a failure to check in or a failure to have an ignition interlock device installed on their car. In situations like these a judge may also revoke the defendant’s bond, or he or she may give the defendant a chance to make things right or let the defendant off with a warning.

The bond agent may surrender a defendant to the court if it is determined by the judge that the bonding company has good cause to do so. This is solely at the judge’s discretion. Sometimes, the defendant violates a technical condition, like failure to check in and the judge will allow the bonding company to surrender the bond. Other times, especially with regard to co-signers, the person just gets a bad feeling about the situation and no longer wants to guarantee surety. A co-signer will often need to come testify in court in order to surrender a bond for this reason

United Bonding Company has been serving clients for over 19 years in the greater Shelby County area and Western Tennessee. Their professional bond agents are available 24/7 every day of the year and provide fast, professional, and confidential bond release services. United Bonding also provides bonds in the Shelby County Juvenile Court and are members of TAPBA Tennessee Association of Professional Bond Agents www.tapba.org.

*DISCLAIMER**

Please be advised that www.bailbondmemphis.com and United Bonding Company is not an attorney or law firm and does not provide legal advice. If you are seeking legal advice, you are strongly encouraged to consider consulting with a competent attorney in your jurisdiction who can provide you with legal advice on your particular matter given that individual state, county or city laws may vary. www.bailbondmemphis.com provides INFORMATION ONLY and the information provided is for informational purposes only AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED OR SUBSTITUTED FOR LEGAL ADVICE. THE INFORMATION INCLUDED IN OR AVAILABLE THROUGH THE SITE MAY INCLUDE INACCURACIES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS. No guarantees are made and the use of the website, content, and any information provided is at your own risk.

Visiting Someone in Shelby County Jail

Written by admin on January 4, 2019. Posted in Uncategorized.

Visiting someone in jail can be hard enough. It’s doubly hard if you don’t know where to go, when to go and how to follow the rules. Below are important pieces of information to guide your visit to the Shelby County Jail.

Jail Visiting Location/Days/Hours

Shelby County male inmates are housed in downtown Memphis at 201 Poplar Avenue. The women’s facility is in East Memphis at 6201 Haley Road. Click the link below to determine the days and times for visitation at each facility. https://www.shelby-sheriff.org/jail-visitation

Note that eligible days for visitation are also determined by the first initial of the last name of the inmate. You can use the link to determine which days are available by inmate: https://www.shelby-sheriff.org/jail-visitation

Shelby County Official Jail Information Phone is 901-222-4700.

Shelby County Jail Rules, Regulations, and Policies

The following rules apply to all visitors who wish to visit with an inmate in the custody of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division:

1. All adult visitors must have proper photo identification (e.g., State Driver’s License or Federal/State approved identification card, etc.) With the approval of the Chief Jailer or designee, individuals over the age of 65 with a social security card, but lacking photo identification, may be allowed to visit.

2. Children under the age of eighteen (18) must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Children must be under the supervision of the parent/legal guardian at all times and are not to be left unattended in the visitation area for any reason, no exceptions.

3. All visitors must place approved personal articles in the provided container for x-ray examination and pass through a walk-through scanner and/or hand held metal detector. Visitors may be asked to submit to a clothed body search. All outer garments (e.g; coats, jackets, etc.) must be removed and placed on the scanner. Jackets cannot be worn as the primary upper garment. Visitors who fail to clear the metal detector and/or refuse a clothed body search will not be allowed to visit. All visitors denied a visit will be recorded in the Offender Management Systems (OMS). The inmate will be informed of the reason(s) for his/her visitor denial.

4. Visitors are expected to stay for the entire visiting period and early departures will end the visitation period.

5. All visitors must talk in normal conversational tones. Profane/obscene language/gestures or loud talking will result in termination of the visit.

6. Visitors may be barred and/or prohibited from visiting for actions such as, but not limited to: fighting, assault, planning or aiding an escape, security violations, disrespect toward department staff, unruly behavior, any sexual behavior, possession/passing contraband, appearing to be under the influence of alcohol/drugs, inappropriate attire, failure to follow staff directives, or violation of these rules and regulations. Staff may recommend that a visitor be barred for rule violations by completing an OMS report and reporting the matter immediately to the Captain or designee.

7. Visitors must be dressed appropriately in order to be admitted. Here are the basic guidelines: a. Visitors’ clothing must be worn in an appropriate manner. The Captain or designee will reject visits based on clothing that appears to be too large or to small, or creates obvious gaps or exposure. b. Appropriate shoes must be worn for basic foot protection. Open toe shoes are permitted however shower shoes, flip flops, house shoes, etc., are not permitted. c. No logos on clothing which contain pictures, slogans, or vulgarity, or any clothing determined by the Jail Division as being associated with a security threat group. The association may be made by color, designs, or logos affixed to the clothing, or the manner in which the clothing is worn. d. Excessive clothing may not be worn, such as two (2) pair of pants or an extra shirt under their top layer of clothing. No saggy and baggy pants. e. Neckline of garments are to be no lower than three (3) inches from the base of the neck. Sleeveless shirts or dresses or clothing exposing a bare chest or midriff is not permitted. f. No short shorts or short dresses. No midriff shirts or short shirts. Shorts must extend down to at least two (2) inches above the knee and dresses must be no more than two (2) inches above the knee while standing. Splits should not expose the leg no more than two (2) inches above the knee while standing. Underwear must be worn. g. No spandex or spandex-type fabrics. h. No clothing that is suggestive, provocative or offensive in nature. i. No clothing that is transparent or translucent in nature. j. Hats, scarves, bandannas with any form of questionable logos are not permitted. Hair rollers (Male or Female) are not permitted.

8. Persons who have been arrested and/or in custody within the past year to include felonies and misdemeanors (to include persons on house arrest wearing leg monitors) cannot visit.

9. A number of items are not allow to be brought in the jail such as: food (including gum), drinks, tobacco products to include all smoking materials, purses, umbrellas, cell phones, pagers, cameras, radios, tape records/players, lighters, sharp objects and weapons, etc. The exception to this is one (1) plastic baby bottle, one (1) blanket, one (1) diaper and car seat for an infant. No Strollers Allowed.

10. Visitor lockers are provided for the storage of personal items that are not allowed in the jail for a charge of .50(fifty) cents quarters only. The SCSO is not responsible for items left in the visitation area/lockers.

11. Individuals dropping off approved items in visitation for inmates must present valid identification (e.g., State Driver’s License, State/Federal identification card, etc.) Any item being dropped off for an inmate must be pre-approved by the appropriate Program Manager or Health Service Authority. The officer will notify the proper designee to verify before accepting the item and checking it for contraband. Once the item(s) has been accepted this information must be recorded in OMS.

Call United Bonding Company (901) 577-1138 for fast release from jail.

United Bonding Company is conveniently located across the street from the 201 Poplar Avenue jail location in Memphis, TN and will help secure fast, professional, and confidential release out of jail for you and your loved ones. They also provide bonding services for Shelby County Juvenile Court. Keep your friends and family members close by knowing where and how to get in touch with them. If you have more questions about how bail bonds work, see this page of our website: https://bailbondmemphis.com/bail-bonds-process/. United Bonding Company has served clients for over 12 years and is a member of TAPBA www.tapba.org Tennessee Association of Professional Bail Agents.

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What Happens if the Person I Bailed Out Doesn’t Show Up for Court in TN?

Written by admin on December 26, 2018. Posted in Uncategorized.

Most of us understand, either from our own experience or otherwise, that it can be a risky idea to cosign on a loan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3WdH5HcXHs. If the borrower defaults, for whatever reason, the cosigner is financially responsible for the entire unpaid balance of the loan.

For the most part, the same thing applies if you cosign a bond for someone else and that person misses a court date or otherwise tries to skip bail. The same situation applies to a failure to pay any remaining bail bond premium as well.

Dealing with Failure to Appear Situations

if the person that you cosign a bond for skips their court date in Shelby County, a bench warrant will be issued and the original bail bond goes into conditional forfeiture status. Once the bail bond goes into conditional forfeiture status, the court will notify the bail bond agent and the defendant. The bail bond company has 180 days from the date that the defendant misses court to accomplish one of the following:

Make contact with the defendant and have he or she come to court with an attorney in an attempt to get the warrant recalled. More often than not, the judge will recall the warrant and give the defendant a new court date. If this occurs, the defendant can remain out of jail on the original bail bond.
The defendant may get arrested through a traffic stop, turning him or herself in, or due to a new criminal charge. After this happens, whether or not to allow the defendant to remain out on the original bail bond is at the bail bond company’s discretion.
The bail bond company may (and most likely will if too much time passes without #1 or #2 occuring) issue the file to a fugitive recovery agent. The fugitive recovery agent is tasked with arresting the defendant and putting him or her back in jail.

If neither #1, #2 or #3 are accomplished within 180 days after the date that the defendant misses court, the bonding company will be required to pay the full amount of the bail bond. At this point, the cosigner on the bail bond is legally liable for reimbursing the bail bond company for the money that is paid to the court for the defendant’s bond.

Failure to Pay a Remaining Premium Balance

It is also important to understand that, if the bail bond company finances any part of the premium on a bail bond that you cosign, you are legally responsible for paying the remaining balance of the premium to the bail bond company if the defendant does not do so.

United Bonding is here to help.

At United Bonding Company, our experienced agents understand the judicial system and can help make sense of it for you. We provide quick and efficient bonding services for when you want to get yourself or your loved ones out of jail. Call United Bonding Company at (901) 577-1138 because they are available 24/7 every day of the year, are licensed to write bonds in the Shelby County Juvenile Court, and give a fast and confidential release from jail. United Bonding Company has served the greater Memphis area and Western Tennessee over 19 years and a Member of the TAPBA Tennessee Association of Professional Bail Agents https://www.tapba.org/.

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Can I Leave the Jurisdiction While I’m Out on Bond?

Written by admin on December 11, 2018. Posted in Uncategorized.

When you have been arrested in the the greater Memphis, Tennessee area and released on bond with the bondsman at United Bonding Company, in many ways, bond is a lot like misdemeanor probation. They are both court-supervised release from jail. They may both involve a number of conditions, including remaining within the state and/or county for the duration of the supervision.

However, this condition is not listed in Section 40-11-118 https://law.justia.com/codes/tennessee/title-40/chapter-11/part-1/section-40-11-118/ which is one of the primary bail sections of the Tennessee Code of Criminal Procedure. This omission gives a discretionary opening to your bonding agency to bypass certain travel restrictions. So, in some cases, it may be possible for you to leave the state while you’re out on bail. If you have plans to leave your local area be sure to initially communicate this to your bondsman at United Bonding Company.

Why is Location a Condition of Bail?

Before delving into the possible exceptions, it’s important to look at the rule. Remaining in the jurisdiction is not a punishment. By law, bail cannot punish people. They have not yet been convicted of anything.

Rather, the location provision relates to bail and flight risk. If people are allowed to leave the jurisdiction, there is a better than even chance that they might decide to remain outside the jurisdiction. At this early stage, that’s all a prosecutor may need to show to keep you from leaving. Therefore, there may be extra focus on how and why you have plans to leave your local area and your reason along with timing for your return.

That being said, remaining in the jurisdiction is just as important as any of the other state of Tennessee bail conditions, such as:

Not committing any other crimes,
Staying away from alleged victims or possible witnesses,
Reporting to a bail bond office near you, or
Complying with physical requirements, like wearing a GPS monitor or installing an Ignition Interlock Device.

Making Bond as a Non Resident

In the event that you are arrested in Memphis (Shelby County), Tennessee and are not a resident of the area, you may still be able to make a bond and live in your home jurisdiction while you await trial. The agent at United Bonding Company will weigh a number of factors when making the decision as to whether or not to make your bond in this situation. During this evaluation, it is very important that you are completely honest with our bail bondsman when he or she asks you questions. If you are caught in a lie, the bonding company is likely to decide not to write your bond.

Bypassing the Travel Restriction

By its nature, a bail bond implies ties to the location where the bond is granted. Your bondsman wants to know that you are going to keep your agreement to show up at court on your court date and not be a flight risk. By working with the bondsman that wrote your bond, it might be possible to bypass a travel restriction but if at any time during your case, the prosecutor feels that they have a compelling reason to prohibit your travel, you may face an uphill battle getting a travel restriction lifted.

First off, give your bonding agent at United Bonding Company plenty of notice. Do not make firm travel arrangements until you talk with United Bonding Company. Second, explain why you need to leave the jurisdiction. The most common requests likely to be approved are work-related trips or previously-planned trips, like an out-of-state wedding. Such trips are also limited purpose trips.

United Bonding Company (bail bonds near me) offers professional bonding services 24/7 every day of the year throughout Shelby County and the western portion of Tennessee by calling (901) 577-1138. United Bonding Company is also licensed to write bonds in the Shelby County Juvenile Court. They have served the greater Memphis area and western Tennessee for over 19 years and are proud members of TAPBA Tennessee Association of Professional Bail Agents https://www.tapba.org/.

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