Insome jurisdictions, bail forfeiture also refers to a method of settling a case without admitting guilt. Generally, only an option for minor offenses, this allows the accused to pay and then forfeit the bail amount determined by the court. It effectively allows the defendant to avoid a trial ...
it triggers the bail bond agent's liability for the full bail amount. The bond agent may also pursue legal action to recover the amount from the defendant or their co-signers, and additional penalties or forfeiture of collateral may occur if the defendant's absence leads to a breach of the...