The court's conditions
- Appear at every hearing, on time, at the correct courthouse.
- Obey any protective or stay-away order in full.
- Do not commit a new offense — a new arrest is the fastest route to a revoked release.
- Any specific conditions on the record: no alcohol, testing, ignition interlock, surrendering a passport, GPS, or counseling.
The surety's conditions
- Keep your phone number and address current with us.
- Check in when we ask; it takes two minutes and it protects the bond.
- Keep the payment plan current — see what happens if you don't make a bond payment.
- Get permission before leaving the state — can you leave California while out on bail.
- Tell us immediately if you are arrested again or you miss a date.
These are the same four obligations we go through before anyone signs.
What happens if a condition breaks
| Breach | Likely result |
|---|---|
| Missed court date | Bench warrant and bail forfeiture; the court gives a 180-day window (plus mailing time) to bring the defendant back — failure to appear |
| Protective order violation | New charge plus probable revocation |
| New arrest | Revocation of the existing release is common |
| Missed payments | The surety may seek to be relieved off the bond |
| Unreachable | Surrender risk; call us before it gets there |