The judge or designee determines the type and amount of bond.
Notice of appointment of a designee should be given to the appropriate law enforcement and detention center authorities so that the defendant may be taken before the designee without delay after arrest. Facts tending to indicate the defendant has strong ties to the community. Please make sure you type your mobile phone number correctly, and your wireless carrier is supported. The original is filed in the court, a copy is sent to the detention center and a copy is provided to the defendant or the defendant's attorney or surety. If a person willfully fails to appear as required, the person may be charged with a petty misdemeanor. If no charges against the defendant for the underlying offense have been filed after 6 months. Any other facts tending to indicate the defendant is likely to appear. Refrain from possessing a firearm, destructive device or other dangerous weapon. Uncompensated sureties are usually friends or relatives of the arrested person.
The declaration must contain a statement by the judge that the defendant was required to appear, that due notice was given and that the defendant did in fact fail to appear as required. The court is required to hold a hearing on the forfeiture at least 30 days after the notice is served. Write on the release form the time and place for the next appearance of the defendant, and make the defendant promise to appear at such a time and place. Past conduct, history relating to drug or alcohol abuse, criminal history and record concerning appearance at court proceedings. There has been a final disposition of all charges against the defendant. Send this listing as a text message to your cell phone.