FIRST ARKANSAS BAIL BONDS, INC. v. State

Sarah Heffley, Judge.

Appellant appeals the order of forfeiture of bail bond entered against it in the Lonoke County Circuit Court. On appeal, appellant asserts that the trial court should have dismissed the bond forfeiture action because the State failed to file a civil forfeiture action separate from the criminal proceeding. We find no merit in appellant’s argument and affirm.

On January 13, 2006, Leonardo Gonzalez was arrested and charged with felony possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. Appellant executed a bail bond in the amount of $50,000 to ensure Gonzalez’s…