To which address should the clerk mail the notice of final judgment in a bond forfeiture case?

• A. The defendant's last known address
• B. The court's address
• C. The address shown in the certificate filed by the prosecutor
• D. The address of the bail bond agent

Answer: (C)

Service of the final judgment must go to the address shown in the prosecutor’s certificate filed with the court because that certificate designates the official address for notice in bond forfeiture cases. This ensures the notice reaches the party responsible for the bond and provides a reliable, court-approved destination for service. Mailing to the defendant’s last known address can be unreliable if the person has moved; the court’s address isn’t the proper recipient for notices in this matter; and the bail bond agent’s address isn’t the designated recipient unless specified in the certificate. The prosecutor’s certificate is the controlling source for where to mail the final judgment notice.