Allied Insurance v. State

David Newbern, Judge.

We have combined these two cases for disposition on appeal because their facts are essentially identical, and the same basic questions are presented in each. The appellants ask us to hold that the bond of Patricia Parker in each case should not have been ordered forfeited by the court because her mental illness prevented her appearance. We are asked, in the alternative, to hold the bond forfeitures should be reduced because they are excessive. We hold the statute which makes forfeiture improper on failure to appear because of mental illness requires proof not presented by…