Bail Bond Process & Procedures Flashcards
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What is 'own recognizance' (OR) release?
Answer: Release based on a defendant's written promise to appear without posting bail
OR release allows a defendant to be released based solely on a signed promise to appear in court, with no financial obligation required.
Which of the following is NOT typically considered when a judge sets bail?
Answer: Defendant's race
Bail determinations must be based on legally permissible factors like flight risk and severity of offense, not protected characteristics like race.
What is a 'blanket bond' or 'blanket surety'?
Answer: A bond guaranteeing all of an agent's future obligations up to a set limit
A blanket bond is a surety arrangement where one bond covers all of an agent's obligations up to a maximum aggregate amount.
When is a bail bond considered 'exonerated'?
Answer: When all conditions of the bond are satisfied and the obligation is discharged
A bond is exonerated when its obligations are fully discharged, typically when the defendant completes all required court appearances.
What information is typically found on a bail bond application?
Answer: Defendant's personal information, charge, bail amount, and indemnitor details
A bail bond application collects the defendant's personal data, arrest details, bail amount, and information about the person guaranteeing the bond.
What is a 'property bond'?
Answer: A bond where real estate is used as collateral to guarantee bail
A property bond uses real estate equity as collateral posted directly with the court instead of using a bail bond agent or cash.