Whether you’ve been arrested for serious felony charges or got an excessive speeding ticket, it’s imperative that you show up to all required court hearings. Unfortunately, sometimes circumstances outside of your control can keep you out of the courthouse, or maybe you just forgot. In these circumstances, the judge may issue a warrant for your arrest.

Consequences of Missing a Court Date

Issuing a Warrant

No matter how minor the charges you are facing, you’re still required to appear at every single court date (unless advised otherwise by an attorney), from the arraignment to the final sentencing. If you fail to show up, the judge may issue a warrant, commanding police to take you into custody until the issue has been resolved. If you’re pulled over with an outstanding warrant, you will be arrested. Depending on the circumstances, this might mean spending a few nights in jail, or you could be incarcerated until your trial date.

Additional Charges

In some cases, failing to appear in court could result in additional charges that could be more severe than your original charges. The court may also demand , higher bail to secure your release. Alternatively, the court could revoke your right to bail, forcing you to await your day in court in jail.

Choosing Competent Surety

It is important to choose a competent reliable bail bond company in the event you find yourself in this situation. Many times, a competent surety company has a lot of exposure in these matters as well. Having said that, they will want you to be pleased with their services as well as see through that your appearance occurs. 

With that being the case, they will do all they can to assist you in making these appointments, reminding you of them and advocating your diligence in doing so before the court. When searching for a bail bond company, don’t be afraid to ask questions and make sure they will have your back for the duration of your matter before the court!  

If you’ve been arrested, the professionals at Nicholas Bail Bonds provide fast, friendly service you can rely on. For 15 years, they’ve helped secure the release of arrested individuals throughout the area, so they can wait for their court dates while going on with life, work and family. Visit their website to see how they can help, follow their Twitter for updates, and call (417) 255-1109 for 24/7 service.