What does NISI judgement mean to someone that is already in jail?
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What does NISI judgement mean to someone that is already in jail?
Asked on May 25, 2013 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
A judgment NISI is the first petition or filing document in a bond forfeiture action. This means that the State is saying that the person in jail did not appear for court as required, and thus, should pay on the balance of the bond that they posted personally or was posted by a surety. For example, if a person paid a bondsmen $500 to post their $5000 bond, and then did not appear for court-- the court could require the defendant and bondsman to pay the $5000 to the county for that failure to appear (the original balance on the bond). If a person was rearrested shortly after the Judgment NISI, then they may have defenses or ways to reduce their liability. To do so, the person needs to file an answer to the suit. To insure that the person is not tagged with a large bond forfeiture judgment against them, they should consult with an attorney to help them at least prepare an answer which asserts any possible defenses.
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