Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas

I no longer want to be on a bail bond that I signed. How do I go about getting this out of my name? Do I have to be notified every time this person goes to court? How long will it take before the case is closed, if it keeps being reset? Is it considered closed, if that person gets probation, a fine or some type of imprisonment? This is worrying me. I had no clue it cold take this long. If they get probation, am I still responsible? What happens if the bond is revoked? I am worried about this matter.


Asked on 7/26/10, 1:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Once the defendant is sentenced, and thirty days elapses, the judgement is final; and the bond is released. It is not unusual for a case to take a year or more, from beginning to end. If you posted a cash bond, contact the court clerk, and they will advise you if the case is final and your money will be returned. If you cosigned on a bail bond, contact the bondsman to see if the case is final, and they will provide you with a release. If the case is not final, and the bond is revoked, the bondsman will look to you to pay the amount of the bond. If you are worried that the defendant is going to fail to appear for court, you can contact the court/bondsman and ask to be released from the bond. The defendant would be taken into custody if someone else did not step up for him.

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Answered on 7/27/10, 4:55 am


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