What if no certified copy of the undertaking "bond" is available?

• A. Do nothing and proceed
• B. Request a court order
• C. Use a certified copy of the undertaking
• D. Use a notarized recommitment of defendant by bondsman form signed by the bondsman

Answer: (D)

When a certified copy of the bond (the undertaking) isn’t available, the way to keep the bond in effect is for the bondsman to provide a notarized recommitment of the defendant. The bond is a contract binding the defendant to appear and meet any conditions, with the bondsman agreeing to be liable if the defendant defaults. If the original document can’t be produced, a notarized recommitment by the bondsman serves as a valid substitute instrument that confirms the bond obligations and the defendant’s commitment under them. This form, properly signed and notarized, is the court’s recognised evidence that the bond remains in force and enforceable.

Doing nothing wouldn’t satisfy the court’s need for a valid, enforceable bond. A court order isn’t the standard remedy to substitute missing paperwork, and simply trying to use a certified copy when none exists doesn’t address the requirement for a current, actionable bond instrument. The notarized recommitment by the bondsman provides the proper, binding documentation to move forward.