What happens to a co-signer when someone skips bail?
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What happens to a co-signer when someone skips bail?
A friend co-signed for someone to bail them out after DUI charges. She’s skipped court. Bail was $50,000. What happens next? Can they freeze his bank account? How does that work? Does he have any recourse?
Asked on March 18, 2014 under Criminal Law, Maryland
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Your friend is liable for the full amount of bail. If she does not voluntarily pay it or make acceptable arrangements to pay it, then legal action could be taken against her, which could include executing on (taking the money from) her bank account, garnishing her wages, putting a lien on real estate, or seizing other property of hers.
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