Can a bail bondsman put a warrant out for my arrest if i haven't paid a bond i co-signed for?

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Anonymous Nov 2, 2009 Criminal Defense 1 views 2 answers

I co-signed for this guy i know to bond out of jail. He got sentenced to a year in jail. Now i owe 350 to a bail bondsman. I haven't been able to pay the bondsman because i am unemployed at this time. I was told the bondsman is now looking for me and has issued a warrant for my arrest. Can the bondsman really do this to me?

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John E. GrossPersonal Injury LawyerSeattle, WA

John E. GrossPersonal Injury LawyerSeattle, WA · Jun 20, 2026

A bail bondsman cannot issue a warrant for your arrest- only judges and magistrates can do that. The bondsman may be looking for you for payment, but he cannot issue a warrant.

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Howard Bailey

Howard Bailey · Jun 20, 2026

I agree with my colleague. The bondsman cannot issue a warrant. On the other hand he can come after you civilly for the payment. Good luck. DISCLAIMER I do not practice law in your State. This answer is provided solely for informational purposes only. This answer does not constitute legal advice, create an attorney-client relationship, or constitute attorney advertising.

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