State v. Korecky

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

ZAZZALI, J.

The issue in this case of first impression is whether the Appellate Division properly set aside a forfeiture of a bail bond because it was “not required in the interest of justice.” R. 3:26-6(b). The trial court, finding that defendant Anthony Korecky violated a “no contact” condition imposed by the court as part of his release, revoked Korecky’s bail and ordered partial forfeiture of the bail bond in the amount of $50,000. Respondents, corporate surety Ranger Insurance Company and its agent, Lucky 7 Bail Bonds, appealed the forfeiture and…