Petition of Second Chance Bail Bonds (State of New Hampshire v. James Castine)

The petitioner, corporate surety Second Chance Bail Bonds, appeals an order from the Superior Court ( Delker , J.) requiring that a $ 10,000 bond the petitioner posted for the defendant, James Castine, be forfeited after the defendant violated several bail conditions. On appeal, the petitioner argues that the trial court erred because it can order forfeiture of a bond only if a defendant fails to appear for a court date, and not for violation of other bail conditions. Alternatively, the petitioner argues that the trial court erred by ordering forfeiture of the entire $ 10,000 bond. We affirm.

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