State v. Adams

CALABRIA, Judge.

Bankers Insurance Company (“surety”) appeals the trial court’s order denying its motion to set aside the forfeiture of a bond posted by surety on behalf of Fred Adams (“defendant”). We affirm.

I. Background

On 29 July 2009, defendant was charged with misdemeanor failure to file/pay income taxes. After his subsequent arrest, defendant posted a $5,000 appearance bond which was issued by Financial Casualty & Surety.

On 21 January 2010, defendant failed to appear in court as required and an order for arrest (“OFA”) was issued. However, the OFA was recalled that same day by the…