If the defendant fails to appear in court, then I, the indemnitor, will be responsible for either locating the defendant immediately or prepare to pay the full amount of the bond within 30 days after the defendant has failed to appear in court. If an investigation is required, the indemnitor is responsible for all fees to recovering the defendant including: 20% investigation fees or a minimum of $200.00 whichever is highest and all travel expenses if required.
If the defendant remains in fugitive status more than 15 days and /or the indemnitor has not paid the bond in full within 30 days, MBB will place the indemnitor in civil court whereas the indemnitor will be responsible for the full amount of the bond, any administrative and collection costs, attorney and court fees, and investigating expenses. Attorney fees are a minimum 30% of the bond. Civil settlements accrue an interest rate of 6%.