Q: Am I financially responsible as the indemnitor of a bail bond if the bond has been revoked?
I am the indemnitor on a $11,000 bond that was revoked. I bonded out my ex boyfriend from two different charges. His bond was revoked because he was arrested while on bond for harassing me. Despite that I was the victim of the aggravated harassment charge, would I still be responsible financially for the bond? The bail bondsman told me that if I can convince him to turn himself in, that the bond would be exonerated and I would not be financially responsible. Is this even true?
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A: This is a bankruptcy question, not a criminal law question. The fact that you were a victim is irrelevant. But, since you are the victim, it would not be wise for you to have any contact with your ex boyfriend because you would put yourself at risk for more harm. Depending on your overall financial situation, Bankruptcy may be right for you. An experienced Bankruptcy attorney will be able to determine which type of Bankruptcy is the correct one for you. Do not let geographic restrictions interfere with your choice of an attorney. You need to pick the best lawyer you can find and remember one rule: a good lawyer is generally never cheap, and a cheap lawyer is generally never good so don't choose based on price.
A: Yes. You are liable. However, if he turns himself in, it is true that the bond will be exonerated and you would not be liable.
A: If you signed the contract, you’re liable for the consequences of breaching the contract.
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