Q: I turn myself in for a warrant and bail myself out for 300. Will it be returned at my arraignment court hearing?
If I plead guilty will it be returned at my arraignment hearing when the judge most likely will give me a sentence? The charge is for theft and it's misdemeanor will the bail money be used to pay that off? If so how much is the fine for theft? I paid the whole 300 no bailbond was used. County is ramsey
A: It will be kept by the Court until your case is resolved. That may or may not be at the arraignment. It depends on the county, but it will either be returned to you or applied to any fine once your case is over.
A: If a defendant posts cash-bail with the court, the court will return the money after the defendant is sentenced or all charges are dismissed. However, the court may deduct any fines and fees and refund the balance. But if the defendant buys a bail bond, no money is on deposit with the court, and so none is refunded.
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