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When you bail someone else out of jail, you become a bail bond indemnitor. It is the indemnitor's responsibility pay all the premiums on a defendant's bail bond, according to Chesapeakegroupinc.com.
In Court
It is also the indemnitor's responsibility to ensure that the defendant shows up for his or her court date, according to 888bailbond.com
Liability
If the defendant does not show up in court, you will not be criminally liable. However, you may still be liable in civil court, according to 888bailbond.com.
Considerations
A bail bond is typically good for a year. In cases lasting longer than one year, the indemnitor will have to pay additional premiums, according to Chesapeakegroupinc.com.
Conclusion
Once the defendant has appeared in court and the bond premiums have been paid, the indemnitor stops being liable for the defendant's bail, according to Chesapeakegroupinc.com.
Premiums
Bail bond premiums are used to recoup the bail agent's expenses. Because of this, they are not refundable, according to Chesapeakegroupinc.com.
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