Louisiana · Louisiana Code of Criminal Procedure + R.S. Title 15
La. C.Cr.P. § 336: Proof necessary at bond forfeiture hearing
What this law says, in plain English
A court may forfeit a bail bond after a hearing if it proves the bond document, notice to defendant and surety, and that 180+ days passed since arrest warrant notice. Judgment is entered against defendant and sureties for the full bail amount.
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