BAIL BOND RESPONSIBILITIES \r
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Q: If I bail somebody out of jail, what is my responsibility? \r
A: When you bail someone out of jail, you are called the bail bond indemnitor. You take full responsibility for the defendant to show up in court when you bail someone out of jail. Most issues with appearance in court are easily resolved and rarely escalate beyond a simple phone call.\r
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Q: What happens if a defendant is bailed out and fails to appear in court? \r
A: If the “failure-to-appear” in court was a simple mistake, then the bail bond company or an attorney can usually make arrangements for the defendant to return to court. Courts generally understand that people get sick, traffic or car problems arise and other unforeseen circumstances occur. This is most commonly the situation and is easily remedied.\r
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