If a defendant is found innocent, acquitted, or the charges against them are dropped, they will generally be entitled to receive their bail money back, as long as they have met all of the conditions set by the court to release the bail.

When a defendant posts bail, they typically have to pay the full bail amount to the court or a bail bondsman, as a guarantee that they will appear at all court hearings. If the defendant appears at all hearings and complies with any other conditions of their release, such as checking in with a probation officer or not leaving the state, the bail money will be returned to them after the case.

However, any fees or expenses related to obtaining the bail, such as a fee paid to a bail bondsman or administrative fees charged by the court, may not be refundable even if the defendant is found innocent or the charges are dropped.

If you have posted bail and are subsequently found innocent or the charges against you are dropped, it is important to follow up with the court to ensure your bail money is returned to you as soon as possible.