Bail Bonds Bail Bond Principles 3

Question 1

What is a 'surety bond' in bail terms?

Accepted Answer

A bond where a third-party bondsman guarantees the full bail amount

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A bond posted directly in cash by the defendant

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A bond requiring no payment

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A bond issued only for federal cases

Question 2

What is the difference between a cash bond and a surety bond?

Accepted Answer

A cash bond requires the full amount paid in cash; a surety bond uses a bondsman

Answer

There is no difference

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A surety bond is always cheaper

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A cash bond cannot be refunded

Question 3

What is a bail schedule?

Accepted Answer

A predetermined list of bail amounts for specific offenses

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The defendant's court calendar

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The bondsman's payment plan

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A list of bounty hunters

Question 4

What is a recognizance release (ROR)?

Accepted Answer

Release on a written promise to appear without posting money

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Release after paying full bail

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Release to a bondsman's custody

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Release only for felonies

Question 5

Which factor is a judge LEAST likely to consider when setting bail?

Accepted Answer

The defendant's favorite color

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The defendant's flight risk

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The severity of the alleged crime

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The defendant's criminal history

Question 6

What is a 'property bond'?

Accepted Answer

A bond secured by real estate pledged to the court

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A bond posted by a property manager

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A bond only for property crimes

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A cash deposit

Question 7

If a defendant is found not guilty, what happens to a cash bail that was posted in full?

Accepted Answer

It is returned, minus any fees

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It is kept by the court

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It is paid to the bondsman

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It is forfeited