The court stipulates specific rules for bail. Paying the bail amount does not automatically release a defendant from responsibility until his or her court date; posting bail may entail additional restrictions and impose specific penalties for violating these rules. The court may state explicit rules against travel during your bail period, and this is usually non-negotiable unless serious circumstances exist to justify leaving the state on bond. The bail agency or bail bondsman may also impose specific requirements for a bail bond, such as requiring the bonded defendant to remain in-state, or the bail agency or bondsman takes the defendant’s posted collateral.
If you ever post bail, be sure to carefully review the stipulations of both the bail agency or bail bondsman and the rules set by the court. Violating these rules could lead to significant penalties and influence your sentencing. Contact our Houston DWI Lawyers today for more information about bail bonds in Texas.