Bail bond agents use various legal methods to locate defendants who fail to appear in court.
They start with information from the bail application: addresses, employers, family contacts, and vehicle information.
Skip tracing techniques include database searches, social media monitoring, and public records checks.
Bail enforcement agents may interview family, friends, and associates to gather information on the defendant's whereabouts.
In some cases, surveillance may be used. Technology has made it increasingly difficult to remain hidden.