Q: How do I cancel a bond i signed for someone to get out of jail on
I signed a bond for a friend to get out of jail and the 1st night s she was out she was doing the same thing when she got arrested for and was not picking up her court papers and her bond papers so I do not want the responsibility of her showing up for court I don't think she will so I won't my name off of the bond I want to cancel my name how do I do that in the state of Florida if the bond agents lady refuses to do it what type of motion do I file to the judge or p paperwork do I file to the clerk thank you
A: You are out of luck-and options. Once a bond is deposited the money is gone. It does not matter who paid the bond premium either.
A: Yes, the premium on the bond is non-refundable. But I believe that having the suspect re- arrested may protect the collateral.
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