What is the term used for entering a bail bond forfeiture to allow an explanation for a defendant's failure to appear?

The term "conditional forfeiture" specifically refers to the process where a bail bond forfeiture is entered while permitting the bond obligor a chance to provide an explanation for the defendant’s failure to appear in court. This allows the court to consider any justifiable reasons for the defendant's absence before deciding whether to permanently forfeit the bond. This process acknowledges that there may be legitimate circumstances that prevented the defendant from appearing, thus protecting the rights of both the defendant and the bond agent.

The other terms listed do not capture the essence of this process. A contempt bond is generally used to compel someone to comply with a court order, while criminal contempt of court and civil contempt of court refer to offenses against the authority of the court itself, dealing with actions that disrupt court proceedings or fail to follow court orders. None of these terms relate directly to the mechanism of allowing an explanation for a defendant's absence through the conditional forfeiture process.