Kansas Bail Bond Laws
When an individual needs to make bail to be released from jail, but does not have the funds available, a bail bond is a loan that can be obtained from a bail bondsman to cover the bail amount. In Kansas, bail bond laws are found in the state's statutes for criminal procedures.
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Bail Bonds Agents
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Bail bonds may only be issued by individuals in the form of a surety or "pocket bond," according to Kansas statutes. These sureties must be justified by affidavidit with a description of the property being used as collateral against the bond. Bail bonds are regulated by the Kansas Insurance Department, but currently no licenses are required for bail bonds agents.
Forfeiture
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If an individual fails to appear for the assigned court date or violates a court order while out on bond, the bail bond may be declared forfeited by the court. Notice of this decision will be mailed to the individuals obligated to pay the bond by the court clerk, and the judge will order the immediate arrest of the prisoner. Those obligated to pay the bond, meaning the individuals who made the bond agreement with the bondsman, must pay the bond or face charges for non-payment.
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Arrest Authority
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Bail bondsmen are granted the authority to arrest any person released on an appearance bond. Bail bondsmen may also authorize individuals, bail bond recovery agents or bounty hunters to arrest the person released on an appearance bond.
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