Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York
Hi , i live in brooklyn , ny , almost 2 years ago i was picked on warrant for dwi adn the judge posted bail at 2500$.Two weeks later my brother bailed me out.Since then ,ive plead guilty,paid the fines, and ill be fisnishing a drinking and driving program this week (court ordered).My brother paid 2500 $ cash , no bailbondsman , just through the courts i guess , im not sure how it work. My brother moved out of new york since then and has lost the bail reciept and i really dont know what to do to get the bail money back. Please help
1 Answer from Attorneys
Bail is usually returned automatically within 6 weeks after sentencing. Its sent back to the person who posted it at the address on the form when the bail is posted. Its possible it was mailed to your brother's old address. I suggest contacting the Comptroller's Office at 1 Centre Street.
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