If I’ve accidentally missed my court date for my bond, how can I resolve this and get a new court date without being arrested?
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If I’ve accidentally missed my court date for my bond, how can I resolve this and get a new court date without being arrested?
Asked on January 9, 2016 under Criminal Law, Florida
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
The bondsman is telling you that for one of two reasons:
1. That is the procedure of the judge you are in front of, OR...
2. The bondsman sees this as an opportunity to make more money.
What you need to do is visit with an attorney that is familiar with the policies of the judge that you are in front of. Some judges will set aside bond forfeitures if a defendant quickly reappears, explains the mistake, and promptly schedules a new court date.
Some judges are just the opposite... they accept no excuses and will only permit you to be rearrested and rebonded.
These options are subject to the discretion of the judge... this is why you need to visit with an attorney who is familiar with your judge. More attorneys are now offer free or inexpensive consultations... so visit with a local attorney. A second option is to just call the court and see what the procedure is. Some court coordinators will help you over the phone. But, again, it is still subject to the discretion of that judge's office.
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