When a defendant released on cash bail fails to appear in court, or otherwise violates a condition of their bail, the court can declare the bail bond forfeited. State laws often require that notice of the forfeiture be sent to the defendant and to their surety.
To answer your general inquiries about Bond Forfeiture procedures, please follow this link. If you need additional information, please see contacts below.
To pay a forfeiture in Bossier Parish, make checks payable to Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office and mail to:
Bossier Parish District Attorney
P.O. Box 69
Benton, LA 71006
To pay a forfeiture in Webster Parish, make checks payable to Webster Parish Sheriff’s Office and mail to:
Webster Parish District Attorney
PO Box 758
Minden, LA 71058