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Bail Bondman has Mom's house & car for colateral, now son has left the state, an

Son was arrested in Burbank for something minor - but he had 3 Warrants in Ventura (1 felony/2 misdeameners)A few weeks ago my friend�s (in Arizona) scumbag son was arrested for 3 warrants out of Ventura County (1 felony/2 misdemeanors). While incarcerated he convinced his Dear-Sweet-Na�ve Mother to put up her trailer home & car as collateral w/ Bail Bondsman. Upon his release he went back to his old ways, doing drugs & acting like a �Thug�. When he verbally threatened physical harm to 2 people close to her she called the Bail Bondsman and told him she wanted to revoke his bail. He said nothing can be done until he does not show on his court date.

About a week ago he left California and fled to Colorado (where he has a misdemeanor warrant) to stay with an old girl friend (have the address). If he doesn�t show up to Court on March 9th - What can she legally do to get him arrested so she doesn�t lose her home & car!

Can she contact the local police in Colorado and have him picked up? Or will they even bother since the Felony Warrant is out of California? Is the Bail Bondsman required helping her in any way? What can she do? I�m so afraid she�ll lose everything!!! PLEASE HELP!!!


Asked on 3/02/05, 9:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Bail Bondman has Mom's house & car for colateral, now son has left the state

Mom should attend court on the next court date. When the court calls the case she should step forward and explain to the court where the son is and that she attempted to revoke his bond prior to his fleeing to Colorado and the bondsman refused to revoke the bail and take him into custody. To insure that she is heard by the court she should arrive about 10 15 minutes early and speak to the bailiff or deputy sheriff on duty in the court room and explaint why she wishes to address the court. The bail will forfieted when the son does not appear. She should then contact the head quarter's of the bonding company and explain what happened and tell them that she is not responsible for the loss of the bond.

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Answered on 3/03/05, 12:25 am


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