Utah Bail Bond Laws | Rights, Rules & FAQs – Massey’s Bail Bonds

Individuals charged with capital crimes, those on probation/parole or out on bail during the offense, or if they pose a public danger or flight risk.

Judges consider the crime severity, flight risk, and community safety before setting bail or denying it.

If the prosecutor fails to file charges within 120 days of posting bail, Utah law exonerates the bond automatically.

If an accused misses court and forfeits bail, the bail bond company must locate and return the accused within 180 days to prevent full forfeiture according to Utah bail bond regulations.

The bail company may surrender the accused at any time before failure to appear. Surrendering the accused into custody results in exoneration of the bond under Utah bail bond rules.

The accused or co-signer provided false information
The court increased bail beyond underwriting criteria
There’s a material change in collateral or personal details
Law enforcement arrests the accused again while they are out on bond
The accused fails to appear
A co-signer requests release for qualifying reasons

Yes, you can file a Motion to Exonerate for valid reasons.

A co-signer can request release from obligations if they qualify under Utah bail bond laws.

Bail forfeiture occurs when the accused fails to appear in court, risking loss of the bail money or bond.

180 days to avoid permanent forfeiture of the bond.

Collateral is property or assets pledged to secure a bail bond, used if the accused skips court.

Yes, through the Department of Insurance

Collateral maybe required to secure the face amount of a bail bond if the accused fails to appear. Collateral standards include: written disclosure of all terms and fees.

The accused appears within 7 days, and
The bond company consents to reinstatement

Yes, but only if the accused appears within 7 days and the bond company agrees.

A bail bond company or surety may surrender the accused at any time before a missed appearance. The company must notify the court to request formal exoneration according to Utah bail bond rules.

It means the bail company returns the accused to custody voluntarily to avoid forfeiture

The court will use the bail to cover all court costs. See Utah Code § 77-32b-102(4)(b)

To ensure the court does not use the bail money to pay court fees.

We provide fast, reliable bail services and protect your interests throughout the process. We keep our clients out of jail throughout the entire due process.