If I left state to go home out on bond, how will the courts know? And if I return by next schelduled date how will that effect?

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   Ronald Pichlik

   Battle Creek Criminal Defense Attorney

   Contributor Level 18

   Answered March 20, 2010 20:29. I am assuming that you are not on tether or have daily or weekly reporting obligations. The court might not find out. HOWEVER, and this is important; your bond prohibits you from leaving the state. In fact, most bonds require you to notify the court in writing even if you move across the street, of your new address. Your bond is your promise to abide by the terms of that bond; the court agreed to let you remain out provided you abided by the terms of your bond. Additionally, if the court should find out you have done this you will have your bond revoked and sit in jail until your court date. The better approach to this would be to discuss having your attorney file a motion with the court to seek modification of your bond permitting you to leave the state.

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   Karyn Missimer

   Janesville Criminal Defense Attorney

   Contributor Level 18

   Answered March 22, 2010 16:27. I do not practice in OH, but I can offer some general assistance. While I agree with the first answer, I would not just assume your bond prevents you from leaving the state. In WI, requiring you to stay within the state is not a standard condition of bond.
   
   Look to your bond. If it does not require you to remain in the state, then you do not even have to ask the court's permission to leave. If it does require you to remain in the state, then I agree with the first attorney's advice.
   
   Good luck!

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