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    Lightbulb How Can a Cosigner Get Out of Paying a Bond

    I was physically assaulted, attempted murder, stolen money & kidnapped by the person whom I bonded out in May 2013 as a co-signer. I have made two payments so far totaling around $2,000 via my debit card. I lack $3,000 left. I reported criminal charges to police & detective is doing an investigation currently. This person didn't act alone, had one more person with them doing the offense. Currently, they are free walking the streets out there.

    My question is due to having a criminal police report against this person, doesn't this disqualify me having to pay his bond out? If I made a payment to his bond this month, it sure would look bad to the detective handling this case including the court & judge. How do I handle getting out of this bond cost? FYI, this person has court hearing on July 11th for another county case against him. I'm sure he hasn't done anything to prove his innocence or will show up to court because of lack of ride to court since its very far from his home location & now he doesn't have me to remind him of such. Due to not appearing to court, he will automatically get a warrant out for his arrest due to he is on PR bond.

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    Default Re: Can I Get Out of Paying a Bond Being a Co-Signer in My Situation

    Who did you pay this bond to? If you paid it to the court, you may be able to revoke the bond and get your money back. If you're talking about payments you made to a bail bondsman, that money is GONE.

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    Default Re: Can I Get Out of Paying a Bond Being a Co-Signer in My Situation

    You misunderstood my question. I'm not asking about getting a refund on the money I already paid to a bails bondsman. I'm asking about the rest I owe which is about $3k. how do I get out of paying that since this person whom I bailed out did a severe criminal act on me recently? I did a criminal charge report to police which they are currently investigating. If I start paying this bond this month again, it will look bad to the detective, investigators, court & judge making me look like a guilty party. Do you understand my question now?

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    Default Re: Can I Get Out of Paying a Bond Being a Co-Signer in My Situation

    Changing your interpersonal relationship does not relieve you of any contractual obligation you may have.

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    You misunderstood my question. I'm not asking about getting a refund on the money I already paid to a bails bondsman. I'm asking about the rest I owe which is about $3k. how do I get out of paying that since this person whom I bailed out did a severe criminal act on me recently? I did a criminal charge report to police which they are currently investigating. If I start paying this bond this month again, it will look bad to the detective, investigators, court & judge making me look like a guilty party. Do you understand my question now?

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    Default Re: Can I Get Out of Paying a Bond Being a Co-Signer in My Situation

    I'm afraid you can't stop paying the bail bondsman. You had a contract with the bondsman. The basic terms were that if the bondsman got the person released, you would make the payments. The bondsman fulfilled his end of the bargain, you must now fulfill yours. The fact you have issues with the person who was bonded out changes nothing with your agreement with the bondsman.

    You can ask the bondsman to petition the court to revoke the bond. The court can then decide whether the bond will be revoked. Keep in mind revocation will not relieve you of your obligations to still pay the bondsman.

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    Default Re: Can I Get Out of Paying a Bond Being a Co-Signer in My Situation

    I agree with Jeff. The fee for the bail bondsman is gone the moment he gets the person out of jail. The fact that it's financed doesn't change anything.

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    Default Re: Can I Get Out of Paying a Bond Being a Co-Signer in My Situation

    Why, why, why did you pay this persons bail?

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    Changing your interpersonal relationship does not relieve you of any contractual obligation you may have.

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