Q: Was arrested and bailed out and the district attorney never picked up the case. Do I still owe the bailbonds?
Or is the bailbonds dropped
A: You still owe the bail bondsman for posting bail on your behalf because uou entered into a biding contract with him (or he) independent of the charges being "dropped" (never filed or dismissed).
David Michael Lehr agrees with this answer
A:
Call the bond company and try to work out a deal, but you still owe the money that you promised to pay.
Good luck
A:
YES
the bonding co is different from the arresting agency.
however, I would try to negotiate with the company on what is owed.
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