State v. Bobby Darren Boomer Bankers Insurance

_JjBobby Darren Boomer was arrested on two felony drug charges in Bossier Parish on May 18, 2011. His combined bail obligation was fixed at $40,000.

Two days later, Bankers Insurance Company, through its agent, “Across the State Bail Bonds,” agreed to act as Boomer’s surety, posting bonds securing his release and guaranteeing his appearance in court.

It is undisputed that Boomer:

• was given an initial court appearance date of July 19, 2011;1 but

• did not appear in court on that date or at any time since.

FACTS

We recite here a chronology of the relevant events of the last 30 months:

• May 20, 2011…