A bail bond is considered ____ when the legal process is finished.

A bail bond is considered exonerated when the legal process is finished. This term signifies that the bond has fulfilled its purpose, which is to ensure that the defendant appears in court as required. Once the case has concluded and all obligations related to the bond are met, the bond is released, and the bail bondsman is no longer liable for the bond amount. This exoneration process typically occurs when the defendant either completes their court requirements or the case is resolved, and it officially closes the bond's role in the legal process.