In the case of Johnson v. Kittitas County, https://casetext.com/case/johnson-v-kittitas-county the Court was asked to interpret what jail was the appropriate jail to surrender a defendant to. The issue is whether a defendant in the Kittitas County jail, but held on matters from other States, could be returned to the Kittitas County Jail. However, since 2000 the Statute has changed. In 2017, the legislature changed the statute to read as follows:
The surety on the bond may return to custody a person in a criminal case under the surety’s bond if the surrender is accompanied by a notice of forfeiture or a notarized affidavit specifying the reasons for the surrender. The surrender shall be made to the county or city jail affiliated with the jurisdiction issuing the warrant resulting in bail. Upon surrender, a person must be held until the next judicial day or until another bond is posted.
This allows the bonding company to return the defendant to the jail associated with the court that the posted bond was for. It no longer allows the defendant to be returned to the jail the defendant was bonded out of, if that jail is not associated with the Court in question.
Additional Resources:
- What Are Acceptable Reasons for Surrender?
- This article outlines the acceptable legal reasons for surrendering an individual who is out on a surety bond. It provides insight into when and why a surrender may be necessary, helping both defendants and bondsmen understand the process.
- Guide to RCW 10.19.160: Surrender Procedures Under Surety Bonds in Washington
- Learn about the surrender procedures outlined in RCW 10.19.160. This guide explains the process for surrendering a person under a surety bond in Washington, including the obligations of the surety and the defendant’s rights.
- Understanding RCW 10.19.160: Surrender of Person Under Surety’s Bond
- This article provides a deeper dive into the legal implications of RCW 10.19.160, detailing the circumstances under which a surety may surrender a person and how the court handles such situations.
- How to Look and See if Someone Is in Custody in Washington State
- This resource provides a step-by-step guide on how to check if someone is in custody within Washington State. It covers available online tools and public records resources for locating individuals in the system.
- How Do I Look Someone Up in the Pierce County Jail? Where Are They? How Do I Find Them?
- This article focuses on how to locate an individual in Pierce County Jail. It explains the process for checking inmate status, finding someone in the jail system, and understanding the procedures for contacting them.

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