To transfer a defendant to another jurisdiction under the bond, which two conditions must be documented in writing?

• A. The defendant consents and the judge approves
• B. The bondsman and the payor have written agreement that the purpose is to transfer and the actual transfer occurs
• C. The prosecutor orders it and the defendant signs
• D. The defendant signs a new bond agreement

Answer: (B)

When a defendant’s bond is moved to another jurisdiction, the key requirement is that both the intent to transfer and the actual transfer are documented in writing. The bondsman and the person paying the bond must sign a written agreement that the purpose of the transfer is to relocate the bond to the new jurisdiction. At the same time, there must be a record showing that the transfer actually occurred. This pair of written documents ensures the transfer is authorized, traceable, and enforceable, clarifying who is responsible under the new jurisdiction and preventing unilateral actions. The defendant’s consent, a prosecutor’s order, or signing a new bond agreement aren’t the necessary paired requirements for this transfer; the critical elements are the written transfer agreement and the completion of the transfer itself.