AskingThisOneQuestion
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- Jurisdiction
- Louisiana
Was arrested in Louisiana 15 odd years ago. Four counts - 2 misdemeanor, 2 felony, $4,000 bail (not bond) paid. The misdemeanors were dropped, $2,000 of the bail was refunded. The remaining charges sat for ages as the DA decided whether or not to pursue charges, and I was very young and stupid and I left the state and didn't show up for court. Bench warrant was issued.
Some years later bench warrant was cancelled and the charges were dropped. I know that generally speaking if you don't show up for court you surrender your bail money. I'm wondering though, if the charges that lead to your arrest and bail in the first place were dropped, does that negate the entirety of the situation and are you eligible to have the bail returned? Or do you lose it no matter what because of having not shown for court?
Some years later bench warrant was cancelled and the charges were dropped. I know that generally speaking if you don't show up for court you surrender your bail money. I'm wondering though, if the charges that lead to your arrest and bail in the first place were dropped, does that negate the entirety of the situation and are you eligible to have the bail returned? Or do you lose it no matter what because of having not shown for court?