normally the bond poster is only financially liable. the bond poster would have no criminal liability in your case, unless he is aiding or abetting or hindering that apprehension of a criminal. for that he may be charged.
The responsibility is civil only unless the bason is helping the fugitive hide from the authorities. If you placed a cash bond the liability is only that the cash bond will be forfeited. If you made a guarantee to a bonding company, you may be liable for the face amount of the bond to the bonding company.
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