If you are arrested again while on bond in Kansas, two cases are now in play. The new arrest gets its own bond. The first bond, the one you were already out on, can be revoked by the judge or ended by your bondsman. Getting out a second time usually costs more than the first, and if both cases are felonies the stakes at sentencing go up sharply. This page explains what happens at the Sedgwick County Jail and in court, and what to do in the first day.
Case Bail Bonds is at 705 N Broadway, three blocks from the jail at 141 W Elm. Call (316) 900-1667.
On this page
- What happens when you are arrested again while on bond?
- Does a new arrest mean no bond at all?
- What does it cost to get out the second time?
- How does a second arrest affect the sentence?
- What to do in the first 24 hours
- What if the new arrest was in another county or state?
- Frequently asked questions
- Talk to a Wichita bondsman
What happens when you are arrested again while on bond?
1. The new charge gets its own bond
The new arrest is booked like any other. On the jail record it appears on its own line with its own bond amount. The Sheriff’s bond page says the total bond is the sum of every line, so the new amount is added to anything else holding the person.
2. The first bond can be revoked
Nearly every bond carries the condition that you obey the law. K.S.A. 22-2807 says a bond can be forfeited only for a failure to appear, but for any other violation of its conditions the court may revoke the bond and order the person back into custody. The revocation takes effect when an arrest warrant for the violation is served. The judge must then promptly set a new bond in the first case.
So after a new arrest, a person in Wichita can face up to three amounts:
| Line on the jail record | What it is |
|---|---|
| New charge | Bond on the new case |
| Warrant in the first case | A revocation warrant, often with no amount until a judge sets one |
| New bond in the first case | Set by the judge after the warrant is served |
If any line reads $0.00, see what no bond means in Sedgwick County.
3. The bondsman decides whether to stay on
Separately from the judge, the bondsman on the first bond can surrender you. K.S.A. 22-2809 lets a surety return a person to the county jail and give a sworn statement of the reason. A new arrest is one of the most common reasons, because it raises the chance of a missed court date.
Surrender is not automatic. Many bondsmen stay on a bond after a minor new charge when the person has kept every check in and every court date. Call before they hear it from the jail roster. More in can a bondsman revoke your bond.
4. The next judge reads the record
K.S.A. 22-2802 tells a judge setting bond to weigh criminal record, the record of appearing in court and the likelihood that the person will commit crimes while on release. A new arrest while on bond speaks directly to that last factor. Expect a higher amount, tighter conditions, or both: supervision, drug testing, house arrest or GPS monitoring.
Does a new arrest mean no bond at all?
Not in most cases. The Kansas Constitution makes all persons bailable except in capital cases. What changes is the amount and the timing. A revocation warrant may show no bond until the person is in front of the judge in the first case, which can mean a wait of a few days. Our guide to the first appearance in Sedgwick County explains how that hearing works.
A lawyer can ask for a bond hearing. K.S.A. 22-2802 gives a person who is still in jail the right to have release conditions reviewed without unnecessary delay.
What does it cost to get out the second time?
Three costs stack up.
- The first premium is gone. A premium pays for the bond service and is not refunded when a bond is revoked.
- The new case needs a new premium. Kansas law sets the minimum at 10% of the bond, with at least half of that paid before posting.
- The first case may need a new bond too. If the judge revokes and resets it, that is another premium.
| Example | Bond | Minimum premium | Minimum due first |
|---|---|---|---|
| New misdemeanor case | $1,500 | $150 | $75 |
| First case, bond reset higher | $7,500 | $750 | $375 |
| Total to get out | $9,000 | $900 | $450 |
Those figures are an example built from the legal minimums, not a quote. The court sets every amount.
Cosigners should pay attention here. The person who signed for the first bond is not responsible for a new bond unless they sign again. Before you do, read bail bond cosigner responsibilities and how to get off a bond you cosigned.
How does a second arrest affect the sentence?
This is the part families do not see coming. K.S.A. 21-6604 has a special rule for a new felony committed while a person is on release for a felony. The court may order the new sentence to run consecutively, meaning back to back with the first. The court may also send the person to prison for the new conviction even when the sentencing grid would otherwise presume probation.
In plain terms: a low level felony that would normally bring probation can bring prison if it was committed while out on bond for another felony. That is a strong reason to stay out of trouble while a case is open, and a strong reason to talk to a defense lawyer right away if it has already happened.
What to do in the first 24 hours
- Say nothing about either case on the jail phone. The Sheriff records every inmate call.
- Call your lawyer. If you have one on the first case, they need to know today.
- Call your bondsman. Hearing it from you first makes a difference.
- Find every line on the record. Use the Sedgwick County inmate search or call the jail’s automated line at 316-660-5245.
- Do not post the new bond until you know about the old one. Paying a premium on the new case does not help if a revocation warrant in the first case keeps the person inside.
- Keep every court date in both cases. A missed date on either one forfeits that bond.
What if the new arrest was in another county or state?
The first court still finds out. If you are sitting in a jail in Butler County or in Oklahoma and miss a court date in Wichita, the Wichita bond is forfeited. Kansas law requires a court to set that forfeiture aside when the surety proves, with a sworn statement, that the person was in jail somewhere in the United States. Your bondsman can only do that if someone tells them where you are. See out of county warrant bonds in Kansas.
Frequently asked questions
Will my first bond be revoked automatically if I am arrested again?
No. A judge has to revoke it, usually after the prosecutor asks, and the bondsman makes a separate decision.
Can I be bonded out again by the same bondsman?
Yes, if the bondsman agrees to write the new bond. Expect questions about what happened and possibly a request for a cosigner or collateral.
Does a new traffic ticket count as a new arrest?
A simple infraction is not an arrest. A charge such as DUI or driving while suspended is a new criminal case and can be treated as a violation.
Do I get credit for the money paid on the first bond?
No. Each bond has its own premium.
What if the new charge is dropped?
The first judge can still consider what happened when deciding whether the conditions of release were broken. Ask your lawyer.
Talk to a Wichita bondsman
Case Bail Bonds is family owned and run by Tyson and Rachel Case. We are open 24 hours at 705 N Broadway, Wichita, KS 67214. Call (316) 900-1667.
Sources
- K.S.A. 22-2807, forfeiture and revocation of appearance bonds, Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes
- K.S.A. 22-2809, surrender of obligor by surety
- K.S.A. 22-2802, release before trial
- K.S.A. 21-6604, authorized dispositions
- Sedgwick County Sheriff, how to post bond for an inmate
This article is general information checked against the sources above in October 2026. It is not legal advice.
