(1) A client shall be entitled to a refund of his/her premium when the client is surrendered by his bail bondsman at any time prior to the final termination of the liability of the bond, provided that the client has not committed any of the following:
- (a) Failed to appear for court or left the jurisdiction of the court without written consent of the court and/or the bail bondsman.
- (b) Moved from his/her place of residence without notifying his/her bail bondsman.
- (c) Was arrested for an offense, other than a violation.
- (d) Violated any substantive provision in the bail bond contract.
- (e) Client cannot be put back into custody for non-payment.
- (2) A client shall be entitled to a refund of his/her premium when the bail bondsman fails to secure the client’s release from actual custody on the charges for which he/she contracted.
Author: Alabama Professional Bail Bonding Board
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §15-13-207.
History: New Rule: Published June 30, 2020; effective August 14, 2020; operative upon approval by Joint Committee on November 10, 2020.