Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Illinois
Bail bond money given to rightful owner?
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I bailed a friend out from jail 2 months ago. His case was dropped in court last Tuesday, on June 28. Now the person who actually handed the money and signed the document was not me, but that person did swear under oath during the trial that I paid the bail money, she just signed her name. Now she has decided not to give me the bail money and instead avoid me so as not to give it.
My question is, what exactly is my next step? Do I inform the police? The court? Sue her? Is it a problem for my friend who I bailed out and he should do something?
Thank you again for considering the question. Please feel free to e-mail me at any time with an reply.
-Luthien Seldomane
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Re: Bail bond money given to rightful owner?
It would appear that you need to file suit against the person who took the bail money. This would need to be done in civil court and I would obtain a copy of the criminal transcript in which the person stated you paid the bail money. The copy of the transcript would act as evidence in your civil action to collect the money.
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