Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio

Bail bonds

My husband got a bail bond and used our house as security. He died before the trial happened. Now the bondsman is attempting to collect the bond from me. Can this be done? I thought that once there was no trial or person that the bond was voided. Thanks for your help.


Asked on 3/04/09, 6:23 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

David Weilbacher, Esq. Attorney at Law

Re: Bail bonds

Has the court been notified that your husband is deceased? Has the court been provided with a death certificate? are you sure the bondsman is not attempting to collect his fee, which he would be entitled to.

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Answered on 3/05/09, 2:32 am
Bill Hanner Hanner Law Office

Re: Bail bonds

No. He has no right to collect the bond under the circumstances you describe.

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Answered on 3/05/09, 7:38 am


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