People v. Scott

The defendant in this criminal action has long since disappeared and is utterly unconcerned with this appeal. It is prosecuted by the surety upon her bail bond, who seeks vacation of the order forfeiting bail.

At the conclusion of a nonjury trial, Lois Mae Scott was found guilty of two felony counts. The court announced its findings, and then said “The defendant is remanded into custody.” Defendant and her attorney immediately urged that she be permitted to remain at liberty to make arrangements for care of her 2-year-old child. After a brief colloquy, the court continued the case for three…