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Bail Bond / Civil Bond |
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| What is a Bail Bond? |
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A bail bond is a monetary guarantee for the Court that a defendant will appear at all times they are ordered to while their case is pending.
When a person goes to court as a defendant in a criminal case, bail is set by the judge. If they are arrested and have not been brought to court, bail is set according to a schedule.
The bail can be posted in full in cash, or by posting a bail bond through a bail agent. |
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| Types of Bail Bonds |
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Surety Bond
This process is a contractual undertaking, which involves a bail bondsperson, an indemnitor, and the court. The courts tend to favor this form of release, because it guarantees that if the defendant fails to appear in court, someone (the bail agent) will make an immediate effort to find the defendant, apprehend him or her, and bring him or her back to the court of proper jurisdiction. By involving family and friends of the defendant, a bail bondsperson and the courts are reasonably assured of the defendant's appearance. |
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Cash Bail
Cash bail means that the person who is trying to obtain the release of the defendant must deliver the full amount of bail in cash to the jail facility where the defendant is being detained. |
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Property Bonds
Property bonds involve the placing of local real estate (homes only, no raw land or out-of-state homes) with the courts as security for the release of a defendant. This process typically takes 1 to 2 weeks, because it requires a judge's approval, a property appraisal, a comparable sales comparison, and the clerk's acceptance. However, most states do not accept property bonds. |
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ROR
Release on One's Own Recognizance is another method of release. It is given to defendants who have been in the community for many years, have solid jobs, strong family and community ties, and present little or no risk of flight. This release program is usually administered by a county agency or through a local law enforcement agency. A criminal history background check is performed, and a recommendation is given to the court based on those findings. This form of release is common only for first-time offenders and non-violent offenses. Since there is no financial or other security placed with the court to insure the defendant's return to court, there is little incentive for them to appear. |
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| What is a Civil Bond? |
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A Civil bond is an instrument that a surety company provides to individuals or companies that are performing a service or work for an entity. A civil bond is different from an insurance policy. The difference is with an Insurance policy you pay a premium for the policy and the insurance company places a value on that policy. When someone makes a claim on an insurance policy the insurance company pays up to the amount stated on your insurance contract.
A civil bond is a form of insurance. If the requesting party fails to perform or fails to complete their service or work or damage any property while they are bonded, you can make a claim on the bond through the Surety Company. With a bond you the subscriber have to be able to pay back any money that the Surety Company may have to pay on your behalf. |
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| Types of Civil Bonds: |
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Contractors License |
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ERISA Pension Plan |
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Immigration |
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Lost Instrument |
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Notary |
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Probate/Estate |
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Process Server |
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Travel Agency |
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Writs Court |
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