GREENBRIER COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – The Greenbrier County Prosecuting Attorney, Nicole G. Campbell, has filed a petition in the Circuit Court of Greenbrier County seeking the forfeiture of a $70,000 bond posted for a defendant who failed to appear for a scheduled court hearing.
The defendant, identified as Jason Roberts, was released from custody after a local bail bondsman secured his bond. However, Roberts did not attend his court appearance, prompting the prosecuting attorney to take legal action against the bondsman. The prosecuting attorney’s petition argues that the bondsman failed to fulfill their obligations, leading to the request for bond forfeiture.
The Greenbrier County Circuit Court is scheduled to hear the petition on an as-yet-unannounced date. If the court grants the forfeiture, the bondsman will be required to pay the full amount of the bond. This case highlights the legal responsibilities of bail bondsmen in ensuring that defendants appear for their court hearings.
The outcome of this petition could have significant implications for the local bail bond industry and the enforcement of bail conditions in Greenbrier County.
Stick with WVDN for updates on this developing case.
