What is bail forfeiture?

Bail forfeiture occurs when the bail is released to the court...

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What is bail forfeiture?


Bail forfeiture occurs when the bail, either involuntarily (by court order) or voluntarily (by the agreement of the defendant) is released to the court.

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The bail will not be given back to the defendant or the person who paid the bail.

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