Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Question re Bail Bons Revocation and Suicide

If someone commits suicide while on bail, will the bail bondsman go after the ''signer'' for the bail for the full amount?


Asked on 1/15/03, 1:25 am

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

Re: Question re Bail Bons Revocation and Suicide

That would depend upon the circumstances. Assuming that the bail bond is notified immediately and is provided with a certified copy of the death certificate, or other identification required by law enforcement the bond should be exonerated, released. The bonding would not have to pay the bond and could not demand payment from the person signing for the bond.

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Answered on 1/17/03, 12:40 am


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