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When Can I Get My Bail Money Refunded?

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  • If the Judge reviews bail and reduces it, the person who posted the bail can request the difference be refunded.
  • If the client is released on their own recognizance, the person who posted bail can request the bail be refunded.
  • The client voluntarily returns to jail and the person who posted bail has verified, supporting documentation. The person who posted the bail can request the bail be refunded.
  • The case is closed, meaning the charges have been dismissed or the client has been sentenced. The person who posted bail can request the bail be refunded.