A power of attorney issued by a surety insurance company, executed by their licensed agent to allow a defendant freedom from incarceration pending adjudication of the criminal case.

The money posted by a bondsman on behalf of a defendant who cannot afford to post his own bail. In most situations, the defendant pays the bail bondsman only a small portion of the bail.

A legal paper that you buy from a bondsman and give to the court instead of bail money. The defendant signs it and is let go. But if they don't go to court when they're supposed to, they must pay the bail bond.

A bond intended to guarantee the appearance of a person in court to answer a legal summons for personal appearance. In the event the one out on bail fails to appear, the bondsperson or bonding company is required to pay the amount of the bond to the court.

Variously used in connection with the release of a person or property from the custody of the law, referring to the bond or sum of money that is furnished the court or other official as indemnity for nonperformance of the obligation.

A form of surety bond furnished by a person seeking release from incarceration. The bail bond guarantees the person's appearance in court and is forfeited if this obligation is breached.

A financial obligation signed by the accused and those who serve as sureties to guarantee his future appearance in court.

(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set bail at $10,000"; "a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman"

a bail agents vary by state but of the amount of the bond is typical

a bond to assure appearance, but it requires sureties

a bond to assure appearance that requires a surety

a common type of conditional bond

a document which assures the court that a person charged with an offense, and who typically is in jail, will, if released from incarceration, appear for future court dates and remain in the jurisdiction of the court

a document which assures the court that a person charged with an offense, if released from jail, will appear for all future court dates and remain in the jurisdiction of the court while the case is pending

a document which assures the court that a person charged with Cash Bond Unit

a financial guarantee that a defendant will appear in court whenever he is ordered

a financial guarantee to Fort Pierce Police Department

a financial guarantee to the court ensuring that the defendant will appear at all the mandated court dates until the case is over

a financial guarantee to the court that the defendant will appear at all court appearances as the court directs

a financial safety given to the court to assure that the defendant appears for trial

a monetary guarantee for the Court that a defendant will

an appearance

an instrument given to the court to secure one's release from jail

an obligation given by the accused with one or more sureties with the condition to be void upon the performance by the accused of such acts as he may legally be required to perform

a promise that you will appear in court when you are supposed to

a promise to appear to answer

a promise to pay the amount of the bail if the defendant does not return to court when required to do so

a secured guarantee that an individual released from jail will be present in court at an appointed time

a specialized type of surety bond, used to obtain the release

a three-party contract between the Courts

a three way contract between the state, the agent and the defendant that guarantees the state that the defendant will appear for court whenever, and as many times as the court demands, until there is a final disposition on the charges

a type of insurance or surety in which a defendant agrees to make all court appearances until the case is resolved in court

a type of surety bond used to secure the release from custody of a person charged with a criminal offense

a written assurance that a defendant will attend all further court proceedings

Surety bonds that guarantee that the principal person will appear in a criminal proceeding. See Court bond.

Surety bond that guarantees that the principal will appear in a criminal proceeding. See Court bond.

A document purchased from a bondsman which is given to the court instead of money for bail. Once signed by the defendant, he/she is released from custody on the condition that the amount will be forfeited should the defendant not appear in court at the required time.

An obligation signed by the accused to secure his or her presence at the trial. This obligation means that the accused may lose money by not properly appearing for the trial. Often referred to simply as bond.

(often referred to simply as bond) Obligation, signed by accused, to secure his/her presence at trial and which he/she may lose by not properly appearing for trial.

An agreement by a third party to pay a certain sum of money if the defendant fails to appear in court.

A bond given to obtain the release of an imprisoned person. It may guarantee that he will subsequently appear in court on pain of forfeiture of a specified sum (U.S.) or, as in some countries, that damages will be paid for a road accident for which he was responsible.

Obligation signed by sureties for the person named as principal to appear as may be required by a court.

The money posted by a "bondsman" for a defendant who cannot afford his bail. The defendant pays a certain portion, usually 10%. If the defendant fails to appear for a court hearing, the judge can issue a warrant for his arrest and threaten to "forfeit," or keep, the money if the defendant doesn't appear soon. Usually, the bondsman will look for the defendant and bring him back, forcefully if necessary, in order to avoid losing the bail money.

a bond guaranteeing that the PRINCIPAL (the defendant in a criminal trial) will appear in court at the appointed time. (See SURETYSHIP)