Article: If you or a friend or family member paid your bail in full, you will be eligible to recover your bail money from the court once your case has been completed and you have made all required court appearances.  In addition to making all required court appearances, you will also be required to meet any conditions of your bail. For example, if one condition of your bail was to stay away from the victim, and it was found that you had multiple encounters with the victim, your bail might be forfeited. If your bail is forfeited, you will not be able to retrieve it. In limited circumstances, you may be able to file an action to get your bail money back. For example, in New York, there is a procedure called "remission of forfeiture." During this proceeding, you will have to convince a judge you had a valid reason for missing a court date or for disobeying a condition of your release. If you can do this, bail might be returned to you even after it has been forfeited. How much money is returned to you will depend on how you paid bail. If you posted bail using cash, the court will return the full amount to you. If you posted bail using property, the property will be returned to you but any fees associated with the process will not be refunded (e.g., the cost of recording a lien). In New York, once you have satisfied all requirements, the judge will issue an order for the return of bail. A check will be issued to the person who made the payment. However, if you were convicted, 3% of the bail payment will be kept by the government. If you use a bail bondsman, no money will be returned to you. The 10% you paid the bail bondsman is considered a non-refundable fee.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Determine when you are eligible to get bail payments refunded. Know how much you will get back. Understand what happens if you use a bail bondsman.

Problem: Article: Go to the local county courthouse to research who owns the mineral rights for a particular piece of property. The property's deed might not include information about mineral rights, because states often record mineral rights ownership in a separate Mineral Rights deed book separate from the book recording surface rights.  Transactions concerning mineral rights are generally a matter of public record, and you should be able to confirm ownership of these rights. If you are buying "surface" property in an area known for potential mineral development, you will need to determine if the mineral rights have already been sold. The buyer of a property should hire an attorney who can do this research. The top 5 in the world are oil and gas, gold, copper, diamonds, and coal. In the U.S., oil and gas are the most prevalent minerals for mining.  These ten states contain 80% of the oil and gas reserves in the U.S.: Texas, North Dakota, Alaska, California, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Wyoming (oil only), Colorado (large deposits of coal as well), Utah and Louisiana. A mineral that will be in high demand now and the near future is lithium, used in most electronics that require batteries. Three countries have half the world's lithium deposits: Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile. You should be able to find websites that list mineral rights for sale or for lease throughout the U.S. and Canada. You may, however, need to subscribe to the service if you are a buyer. Companies usually contact the property owner to purchase mineral rights after a geologist or other professional has a reason to believe that the desired mineral exist in the area. Determine if the material is actually a mineral as defined by the state or federal government. Although this may sound like a simple task, the definition may vary from state to state or from one situation to another. For example, in 2004 the United States Supreme Court ruled that sand and gravel are not considered minerals. Each state abides by certain mining and drilling regulations that affect both surface and mineral property sales. These laws are often similar with slight variations.  For example, "fracking," the mining of natural gas, is banned in New York state while it is permitted in Pennsylvania. Hydrocarbons such as oil and natural gas are generally included under the term "mineral rights." Although laws governing mineral rights are usually uniform among regions, it's possible the laws governing mining and specific oil and gas regulations can vary greatly between states.
Summary: Find out if the mineral rights are available for purchase. Research which minerals are considered the most lucrative. Find mineral rights that are for sale. Define which "mineral" is in the area where the property is located. Learn the specific state laws that govern the sale of mineral rights.

Before you attempt to purchase a car, know whether you have filed for Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 bankruptcy. If you file for bankruptcy as an LLC or a business, then your bankruptcy falls under Chapter 11, which carries a different set of rules for asset seizure and debt repayment.  If you have filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, your debts are typically eliminated completely, and the process usually takes three to four months. Chapter 13 bankruptcy involves repaying your creditors through a Chapter 13 repayment plan that typically lasts three to five years. The repayment plan involves paying a high portion of your monthly income towards debt repayment. Afterwards remaining debts are usually eliminated. For more information, see how to know the different between chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy Under both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, your credit score will be badly damaged for some time to come. It can take up to 10 years to fully erase the impact of filing for bankruptcy (either Chapter 13 or 7). However, purchasing power through credit can usually be reestablished after 3 years if the initial debt situation was not too drastic. Every bankruptcy case is different and varies in relation to an individual’s income, the particular amount owed to creditors, and the types of assets an individual holds. Under Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a reasonably priced vehicle that provides you with transportation to necessary destinations, like work or the doctor’s office will usually not be seized to pay off your creditors. However, if you purchased a luxury vehicle, you may be forced to sell that vehicle, purchase a more affordable vehicle, and use the remaining portion for debt repayment. So, before considering the purchase of a new vehicle, see what options are available to you through a debt consultant. Unless you have sufficient cash to purchase a car, getting a car will mean acquiring new debt. While in bankruptcy, acquiring debt means facing potentially high interest rates (as high as 18%) and adding to your debt at a time when you are working to reduce it. Most importantly, you will need to prove to the court as well as your trustee that a car is necessary. If there are alternative options to owning a car (using public transit, walking, carpooling), utilize these first. This could save you significant amount in interest costs, and help you return to financial stability quicker. Your credit improves as you move further into the bankruptcy process. While it can take 10 years to restore your credit fully, you may be able to negotiate better financing options 1 or 2 years into the bankruptcy process. The longer you wait to purchase a new vehicle, the better payment terms you will get. Don’t be afraid to consult with a credit or debt specialist to gauge where your credit and financial situation is at throughout the process. While bankruptcy can be demoralizing and difficult to cope with, there are many resources to help you get through the process.  Consider local credit counselors or financial planners to start. A simple look through your phone book or online will indicate who is available in your region.
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Confirm what type of bankruptcy you have filed for. Know how your bankruptcy impacts your credit. Understand the difference between exempt and non-exempt assets. Examine whether you truly need a car. Wait if you can. Be proactive about your finances.