Types of Bail Release
Cite-Out - is a signed promise to appear in court each and every time when
scheduled. It is also known as a summons, citation ticket, or cite-out
release.
Release on Own Recognizance ROR - release on a promise to return to court when
required and to conform with all conditions set by the court.
Third Party Custody - release on the promise of someone other than the
defendant to return the defendant to court when necessary and to pledge
fulfillment with any and all conditions set.
Unsecured Appearance Bond - a promise to return to court when directed to and
to comply with any and all other conditions set or be liable for an amount of
money as issued in the bonds.
Cash Bond – You must pay 100% of the bail in cash and promise to return to
court or you will forfeit the sum of money which was deposited with the court
clerk before release. If the defendant appears as instructed and complies
fully, the money is returned at the end of the case. Note: Having someone pay
your bond in cash directly to the jail or court is not recommended because, if
the court imposes any fines or fees on the defendant it can collect those fees
from the cash bond. Example: Ticket fines, court costs including the cost of a
public defender, probation, anger management classes on domestic violence
cases or drug programs and counseling costs could be charged and deducted from
a cash bond.
Percent Bond - a promise to return to court and to comply with the conditions
of release set on the bond or be liable to pay a money judgment in the amount
of the bond. Usually 10% has to be deposited with the clerk of court before
the defendant is released. If the defendant appears the money is returned.
Property Bond - a promise to return to court when necessary and comply with
any other conditions set or be liable for a money judgment in the amount of
the bond, secured by a lien on a real estate property which is acceptable to
the court. If the defendant appears and complies, the lien is satisfied. If
the defendants fails to appear the owner/s of the property risk losing their
home.
Surety Bond or Bail Bond - a guarantee by a paid professional bail bondsman or
surety company to return the defendant to court each time he or she is
required to appear and promise compliance with any other conditions set or be
liable for a money judgment in the amount of the bond. These types of bonds
are commonly known as "bail bonds."
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