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TCA 40-11-132

Exoneration of bail bondsman or surety by surrender of defendant

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What does this charge mean?

A bail bondsman or surety can surrender a defendant to be released from their obligation for good reasons, including: the defendant violated the bond agreement, the bondsman believes the defendant won't show up for court, a forfeiture judgment was entered against the defendant, the defendant failed to appear in court, or the defendant was arrested while on bond.

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At any time, the bail bondsman or surety may surrender the defendant in their exoneration or the defendant may personally surrender to the officer. Surrender by a bail bondsman or surety shall be for good cause including, but not limited to, the following: (1) The defendant has violated the contractual provisions between the defendant and the bondsman; Ask a legal question, get an answer ASAP!(1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.(2) The bondsman or surety has good cause to believe the defendant will not appear as ordered by the court having jurisdiction; (3) A forfeit, conditional or final, has been rendered against the defendant; (4) The defendant has failed to appear in court either as ordered by the court or as commanded by any legal process; or (5) The defendant has been arrested while on bond.
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TCA Section40-11-132
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