State v. Sinkfield, 08 Ma 75 (3-4-2009)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Appellant, Debra's Bail Bonds, appeals the decision of the Youngstown Municipal Court refusing to remit part of two forfeited bonds posted for a criminal defendant who failed to appear at multiple court appearances. The record reflects a cavalier attitude on the part of the bonding company regarding the issuance of the bonds and in attempting to discover the whereabouts of the defendant after he had missed a variety of court appearances. The trial court did not abuse its discretion, and the judgment is affirmed.

{¶ 2} Since the bonding company is the Appellant in this case, the…