Wages cannot be directly garnished to pay for bail, but there are exceptions and indirect ways this can happen…
Court-Ordered Restitution or Fines
- If a defendant is convicted, the court may impose fines, fees, or restitution related to the case.
- Unpaid court-ordered debts can lead to wage garnishment.
Civil Lawsuits for Unpaid Bail Debt
- If a bail bond company pays a defendant’s bail and they fail to repay, the company can sue.
- If the company wins the lawsuit, they may get a court order to garnish wages.
Cosigner Liability
- If a cosigner on a bail bond agreement is responsible for payment and defaults, their wages could be garnished through a lawsuit.
