Legal Opinion
People v. Pavlak
Michigan Court of Appeals
Decided August 11, 1980No. Docket 77-1926PublishedCited by 7 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtR. M. Maher, P.J.
The appellant herein is a corporate surety which posted a $1,000 criminal bail bond in Detroit Recorder’s Court to secure the appearance of the defendant, Michael Pavlak. When Pavlak failed to appear for sentencing on September 13, 1976, his bond was forfeited and canceled and a capias was issued for his arrest.
On October 7, 1976, the defendant was stopped for a minor traffic violation, and a LEIN check disclosed his fugitive status. He was taken into custody in connection with the still-pending criminal case. On that same date, the surety had voluntarily paid the $1,000 face value of the…
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