Types of Bonds and Legal Definitions

Promise to Appear - a signed promise to appear in court when scheduled. It is also known as a summons, citation or ticket.

Release on Own Recognizance (ROR) - release on a promise to return to court when necessary and to comply with any other conditions set.

Third Party Custody - release on the promise of someone other than the defendant to return the defendant to court when necessary and to assure compliance with any other conditions set.

Unsecured Appearance Bond - a promise to return to court when necessary and to comply with any other conditions set or be liable for a money judgment in the amount of the bond.

Cash Bond - a promise to return to court when necessary and comply with any other conditions set or forfeit a sum of money which has to be deposited with the court clerk before release. If the defendant always appears and complies, the money is returned at the conclusion of the case.

Percent 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, a specified percent of which (usually 10%) has to be deposited with the court clerk before release. If the defendant always appears and complies, 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 specific property granted to the court. If the defendant always appears and complies, the lien is dissolved; and the person remains the owner of to the property.

Surety Bond - a promise of a paid professional bail bondsman to return the defendant to court when necessary and assure 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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