If I missed my court date and have a no bond warrant out, do I have to turn myself in or can I just wait and go to my bond forfeiture hearing?
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If I missed my court date and have a no bond warrant out, do I have to turn myself in or can I just wait and go to my bond forfeiture hearing?
I have a baby and don’t really have anyone to take care of her for a long period of time.
Asked on June 12, 2012 under Criminal Law, Illinois
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If you failed to attend the court date with respect to the criminal matter against you where there is a bail bond issued for your appearance at court but the court did not issue a recall of your bond due to your failure to attend the last court date, I suggest that you take an active role in what transpired and contact the court clerk over what happened and see when the next court date is scheduled.
Once this information is obtained, make sure you attend the next hearing date and explain to the court why you missed the court date that you did. I suggest that you consult with a criminal defense attorney to assist you in the matter that you are writing about.
From what you have written, there does not appear to have been issued a bench warrant for your arrest. As such, there is no need to turn yourself in for missing the last court date.
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