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What happens when the defendant misses court?

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What happens when the defendant misses court?

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As stated above, if the defendant misses a court appearance, the judge will forfeit the bond and issue a bench warrant for his/her arrest. There is a statutory time limit that allows the defendant to be located and returned to custody before the full bail amount must be paid to the court.