Appear at every court date
The bond stays in force only while the defendant appears as ordered. A missed appearance can lead to a bench warrant and put the bond at risk.
Resource
After release: what comes next.
Posting the bond is the beginning of the obligation, not the end. General information only, not legal advice.
Keep the bond in good standing
Follow every release condition
Protective orders, no-contact terms and travel limits come from the court, not the agency. Follow them exactly.
Keep court paperwork current
Follow the court's instructions for reporting changes to contact details. Keep release documents and appearance notices together.
Talk to a lawyer about the case
Bail is a separate process from the defense. Nothing on this site is legal advice about the charges.
Exoneration
When the case ends, the court may exonerate the bond. Exoneration ends the bond obligation but does not by itself make a surety-bond premium refundable.