What does it mean when a bond status is closed?

However, for the bond itself it means that the bail agency will be discharged off of the case. The defendant’s file with the agency will be closed and the defendant will no longer be “out on bond”. If the defendant is convicted, his conviction will remain on record unless the court grants a motion to expunge.

Is bail and bond the same thing?

While both are a way for a person to be released from incarceration while awaiting trial, “bail” is a monetary amount set by a judge that a person must pay, and a “bond” is a promise, usually in the form of money paid by a bond company (sometimes referred to as a “bail bondsman”), who has been hired by a defendant.

Are bail Bonds confidential?

A: The fact that you are arrested is public record. The arrest record may also list the name of the bond company that pays your bail. But any information give to the bond agent is confidential, and like attorneys, bondsmen adhere to a strict code of client confidentiality.

Is case closed the same as dismissed?

When a case is dismissed, that means it is closed. It can be dismissed before a trial, during a trial, or at the conclusion. A case dismissed “without prejudice” means that the case can be re-filed at a later date.

What does it mean if your case is closed?

It means the case is over and there are no more actions. Whether the case was dismissed, went to trial, or had a plea bargain can’t be said with the information provided.

What types of bonds are there for jail?

The Four Most Common Types of Bail Bonds:

• Cash Bond. For a cash bond, hard cash is paid for the full amount of bail.
• Surety Bond. The safest and easiest method for jail release is a surety bond (also referred to as a “bail bond”).
• Personal Bonds.
• Property Bond.

What is an alternative to bail?

“In an attempt to reduce jail overcrowding, attention is turning to the 63 percent of people held in county jails who have not been convicted of a crime.

Can you go to jail for signing a bond?

Once the bail bond has been co-signed, the accused will be released from jail pending resolution of the charges against him or her by a court of law. The bondsman will then have the accused picked up and returned to jail.

Are bail Bonds agents cops?

To be clear, bail bondsmen are not law enforcement officers and neither are bounty hunters. However, they do deal with bail enforcement, which does give them some authority to take you back to court. If a person skips their court date, a bail bond company would contract with a bounty hunter.

Can you find out who bonded someone out of jail?

Contact the county jail or sheriff’s office where the defendant was arrested. Once you are able to connect with the right person, you will be provided the defendant’s name, arrest date and charges on ground. If the person has been offered bail, you can also ask who posted the bail through such inquiry.

What do you need to know about bail bonds?

What is a bail bond? A bail bond is a type of surety bond. It is used instead of paying the whole amount of bail that a court has set for releasing a defendant. There are two main types of bail bonds – criminal and civil bail bonds. Criminal bail bonds can be used in criminal cases.

What does the Code of criminal procedure say about bail?

BAIL Art. 17.01. DEFINITION OF “BAIL”. “Bail” is the security given by the accused that he will appear and answer before the proper court the accusation brought against him, and includes a bail bond or a personal bond. Acts 1965, 59th Leg., vol. 2, p. 317, ch. 722. Art. 17.02. DEFINITION OF “BAIL BOND”.

What happens to the collateral on a bail bond?

If the defendant appears for the court proceedings, the bondsman returns the collateral once the case is closed. They keep the already paid percentage and other fees for their services.

Can a jailer take a bail bond in Texas?

OFFICERS TAKING BAIL BOND. A jailer licensed under Chapter 1701, Occupations Code, is considered to be an officer for the purposes of taking a bail bond and discharging any other related powers and duties under this chapter. Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 736 (H.B. 1070 ), Sec. 1, eff. June 17, 2011.