Approval of Property for Use in Surety Bonds
As a surety on a "surety bond" you assume the financial responsibility for the amount
of a bond that has been set for a person. You do so by pledging your cash or real
estate as collateral for the bond. In addition to assuming financial responsibility
for the bond amount, you are guaranteeing the appearance of the person on the appropriate
date and time they are summoned to court. If that person fails to appear in court or
violates the conditions of their bond, a judgment can be levied on the suretys property
by the State.
When a person desires to use property for a surety bond, all Property Owner(s) must appear
in person (with a picture ID) at the Clerk of Court's office, Criminal Records Department,
to complete an "Application for Pledge of Real Estate for Surety Bond". No other documents
can be completed or filed until the application process has been completed. You must have
the warrant number(s), charge and bond amount to complete the application. Please read
carefully the link below for detailed Property Owner Instructions for Pledge of Real Estate
for Surety Bond.
If you do not have property or sufficient equity to post property for a surety, you may choose
to contact a local bonding company, or you may post the full amount of the bond in cash.
