The Hood County Attorney's Office offers settlements on bond forfeitures according to the following schedule: Hood County Bond Forfeiture Settlement Schedule
DEFENDANT ARRESTED ON WARRANT
If arrested, we will settle for court costs only.
DEFENDANT NOT ARRESTED ON WARRANT
If a Defendant skips bond (misses a court appearance) the County Attorney’s Office will agree to a settlement according to the following schedule.
Days After Failing to Appear
Cost of Settlement
31 – 60 days
25% of bond plus court costs
61 – 90 days
50% of bond plus court costs
91 +
Full cost of bond plus court costs
If a bondsman agrees to a settlement, he / she waives filing a remittitur.