After you are released on bail, there is still the possibility of being rearrested by the police at a later date. Your bail can be revoked at any time for certain offenses. It is imperative that you are aware of those offenses and what you can do if your bail is revoked.  

Why Would Your Bail Be Revoked? 

The most common reason that bail is revoked is that the offender did not follow the conditions of his or her bail. For instance, if you were required to meet with or call a bail officer every week until your trial, your bail could be revoked.  

Your bail can also be revoked if you commit a crime while awaiting trial. It is important to note that minor crimes, such as misdemeanor shoplifting, could be enough to warrant a revocation. Even if you are not convicted of the other crime, the arrest and charge could be enough for a judge to issue a warrant for your arrest.  

In some instances, bail is revoked when the person who signed and paid the bond decides that he or she no longer wants to be responsible for it. For instance, if your sibling bailed you out, he or she could ask the bondsman to remove his or her name from the bond. To remain free, you will need to find another guarantor in a relatively short period of time.  

Can the Bail Be Reinstated? 

All hope is not lost if your bail is revoked. Depending on the circumstances of your case, there might be a possibility that a judge will allow you to post a bond again and leave the jail. For this to happen, you will need to provide the judge with a solid reason for why it should be reinstated.  

For instance, if your bail was revoked because you did not meet a curfew requirement that was set by the court, you will need to explain why you failed to do so. If it was a one-time occurrence and it was unavoidable, the judge might agree to reinstatement.  

You could even argue that you were unaware of the requirement that was violated if that fits the situation. If the judge believes that your violation was not willful, he or she could release you.  

Once you are released on bail, talk to your bondsman about the requirements you have to meet. You also should discuss what happens if your bond is revoked and whether or not the bondsman would be willing to post bail for you again in the future if you are revoked and reinstated. For additional reading, contact a bail bondsman.