When your family members have been arrested, a bail bond may be the only way to avoid sitting in jail until your court date. However, many people aren't sure what to do after they get out and how to avoid defaulting on their bail and losing their collateral. Godfrey Bonding, one of Canton, GA's oldest bail bond companies, would like to explain what to do if you or a loved one is out on bond.

Request Permission Before Traveling

Before leaving the state, you'll need to get permission in writing from the bond office. However, if the court specifically made travel restrictions a condition of your release, you'll have to get permission from both the bond office and the court. To avoid arrest and forfeiture of your property, ask your bondsman or attorney how to go about requesting permission to travel.

Attend All Required Appointments & Hearings

The purpose of bail is to allow a defendant to wait for their day in court at home, while providing a financial incentive to actually appear when required. The only way to ensure you don't lose the collateral you've put up is to follow all necessary conditions of your release and attend all court dates until the completion of your case.

Securing a bail bond for a friend or family member involves a certain amount of risk, and in some cases, you might begin to suspect that the defendant will skip their court date. To avoid surrendering your property, you might want to speak to the bail bondsman, who will explain the options available to you.

When your loved ones have been arrested, you can rely on Godfrey Bonding for help getting them out as quickly and easily as possible. Call (770) 479-5230 to schedule a free initial consultation or visit their website for more information.