What is a Bond Forfeiture? A bond forfeiture happens when a defendant fails to appear in court as required. This is a serious situation where the judge demands the surety or bail bondsman pay the full bond amount to the court in cash within a set timeframe. Bond...
Currently, making an appearance bond with the tribal court presents a few challenges. Typically, bail bond paperwork is completed entirely by the jail staff. However, most tribal bonds require quite a bit more work and travel. Nearly all tribal holds for defendants in...