DUI Lawyer In Georgia

Reader’s Question:

My uncle was charged with DUI here in West Dougherty, Georgia and I heard my parents talking about a bail bond indemnitor. What is a bail bond indemnitor and what is its significance in my uncle’s case?

King

West Dougherty, GA

A bail bond indemnitor for your uncle’s case in West Dougherty, Georgia would be the co-signer for the bail bond. The indemnitor would be the one responsible for seeing that all premiums are paid for your uncle’s bail bond. Normally, the bail bond is good for one year and if the DUI case continues for more than a year, additional premiums would be due and collected for each year the DUI case goes on.

Bail bond premiums are not refundable because they are used for the bail agent’s expenses and the bail bond indemnitor would also be responsible for additional expenses incurred by the bail agent in the transaction of a bail bond which includes long distance calls, travel, etc. The bail bond indemnitor would no longer be liable for your uncle’s bond when he has completed all of his/her court appearances, and when all premiums have been paid. In case of forfeiture, the bail bond indemnitor is responsible until the full amount of the bail has been paid, plus any expenses incurred, or until the court exonerates the bond; the bond then becomes void.

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