On Time Bail Bonds of Baton Rouge, LA - Defendant's Responsibilities

A defendant released on a private, commercial bail bond is released to the custody of his or her bondsman.

While out of jail on bail, a defendant has responsibilities to the bondsman, the court, and the community. A defendant must:

• Be of good behavior, avoiding criminal activity or other breaches of the peace.
• Attend ALL court appearances and in all manners make him or herself amenable to the requests and orders of the court.
• Notify his or her bondsman of any change of residence and/or mailing address.
• Promptly pay any premium due the bondsman.
• Not in any way conceal him or herself from the bondsman.
• Not leave the jurisdiction of the court without the specific permission of his or her bondsman.
• Follow any rules, instructions, check-in or call-in schedules required by his or her bondsman.