Find solution
How long will it take to get the bail money back?

Can a court house legally take your money when you pay for someone Else Bail Bond?

  • Ok Long story so you know what i am talking about. Back in November my Fiance was pulled over that is when we found out that he had a warent out for his arrest. My grandmother gave me 500 to get him out., When we got to the Jail His Sister took the 500 and talked to the Bail Commissioner (She is also the one that signed the paper work). We got him out and In February right before his second court date we find out that they took 480 out of the 500 for Her fines. What I'm looking to find out is if that is legal for them to just take the money without making sure (without a shadow of a doubt) that the money they took was actually Indeed hers. Not sure if it helps But I'm from Maine, But if anyone can help me id appreciate it. and No stupid answers either I'm upset as it is..

  • Answer:

    yes, the court can legally do so. As far as the court is concerned, the money was legally the sisters. As a sidenote, I am perplexed why you or your grandmother did not post bail. Why would you hand over that money to the sister?

Riska Louder at Yahoo! Answers Visit the source

Was this solution helpful to you?

Other answers

That is completely legal and typical. Courts almost always take fines out of the bail money if the person has fines. Nothing illegal occurred.

Zach

uh...if she paid it; the money was hers. If she filled out the forms and signed the bail doc's it was hers. If it were to be returned to someone and that someone was her, it was hers...... Courts generally don't ask people to consent to pay delinquencies. They do it for them.

wizjp

The Court didn't take the money, she did. You could sue her but probably wouldn't ever see the money even if you win. Write it off as a bad debt, dump the fiance and find someone from a more honest family to marry. You don't need this guy or his family. They won't change.

ColdWarrior

She signed the paperwork for it.. thus she legally paid it and it was her money.

How would

You'll need a lawyer to fix this

Weyman

First, let's understand matters: you either "gave" or "loaned" your future sister-in-law $500, right? At that point, while you may have expected her to use the money to bail out your fiance, the money was her's to do with as she wished. At this point, you've paid $500 to find out about your future sister-in-law's thinking, and her low level of care for you. It's all about her and how she can use others (like you). If she "took" the money - as in stole it, then you must file criminal theft charges against her. A lovely situation, right? This is the type of thing you should expect for the rest of your life. Second, and this is not a stupid think to write just to upset you, but you are being quite foolish with your life. You are intentionally setting yourself up for terrible heartbreak and misery. Why? You know that a decent man would not agree to marry you (be your fiance) and have arrest warrants out. He behaves as your future sister-in-law has: Bringing this huge problem into your future marriage. What about your future children? What damage to them from this brother-sister pair? Think of the $500 spent as an expensive lessons learned. And, please re-think what type of man you wish to have as your husband and father of your children. Your future children are counting on you... mom.

Eugene

Related Q & A:

Just Added Q & A:

Find solution

For every problem there is a solution! Proved by Solucija.

  • Got an issue and looking for advice?

  • Ask Solucija to search every corner of the Web for help.

  • Get workable solutions and helpful tips in a moment.

Just ask Solucija about an issue you face and immediately get a list of ready solutions, answers and tips from other Internet users. We always provide the most suitable and complete answer to your question at the top, along with a few good alternatives below.