State v. Booth

FRED W. JONES, Jr., Judge.

Although the underlying action in this case involves a criminal charge against Booth, this appeal involves solely an effort by Booth's bondsman to avoid paying the amount ordered forfeited when Booth failed to appear in court as required.

In April 1988 Booth posted a $25,000 criminal appearance bond through Larry Allen of National Bonding Company, attorney-in-fact for International Fidelity Insurance Company, Inc. Booth failed to appear for her arraignment in May 1988. The assistant district attorney offered into evidence the notices to the defendant and the bondsman.…