Common terminology referring to a defendant failing to show up to court as specified in the bail agreement and or court records. FTA’s can be avoided by staying in touch with the bail agent and checking in on a regular basis. Failure to appear usually results in a bench warrant being issued and forfeiture of the bail bond. It is important to contact the bail agent regarding the FTA ASAP in order to avoid serious consequences.
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