When bond is set for pretrial or prehearing release in a
criminal case, it will normally consist of one of the following types of
bond and may include additional conditions such as no contact with the
victim, no leaving the State, etc.:
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Cash Bonds usually required the defendant to post the
amount of the bond with the court clerk in the form of cash. The
bond money is usually refundable upon the completion of the bond terms.
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Surety Bonds require a surety or insurance company to
guarantee performance under the bond. Defendants will usually pay
a premium for a surety bond.
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10% Bonds require the defendant to pay 10% of the amount
of the bond to the court clerk. A portion of the bond money is
refundable upon completion of the bond terms.
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Personal Recognizance Bonds require the defendant to
sign a forum promising to abide by the terms of the bond and to pay a
specified amount of money to the court if the terms are violated.
For a list of bonding serviced approved by the Lapeer
Courts, click here.
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