What is the contractual obligation of a bail bondsman upon bond forfeiture in Idaho?

In Idaho, when a bail bond is forfeited, the bail bondsman faces civil liability. This means that they have a legal responsibility to pay the amount of the bond to the court because the defendant failed to appear for their scheduled court date. The bond serves as a guarantee that the defendant will show up to answer the charges against them, and when they do not, the court issues a forfeiture of that bond.

Civil liability in this context requires the bail bondsman to settle the financial obligation resulting from the bond forfeiture. This can often lead to the bondsman pursuing various avenues, such as recovering the forfeited amount from the defendant or individuals who were responsible for securing the bond.

The other options represent different types of obligations or impacts that may not accurately describe the specific context of bond forfeiture. Criminal liability refers to penalties and repercussions involving crime, while debt obligation typically relates to an agreement to pay back borrowed money, and administrative fees are associated with costs imposed by regulatory bodies or the courts that are separate from the bond itself.