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Posting Bonds with the Court

Bonds may be posted with the court for criminal bail, appeals, temporary restraining orders and other matters as ordered by the court.  All bonds must be ordered by the court before they may be accepted by the Clerk of Court.

Cash Bonds

Cash bonds may be either cash or cashier's check, payable to the Clerk, U.S. District Court.  All criminal bail bonds will be receipted by the cashier in the name and address of the person identified as the owner of the cash at the time bond is posted.

Surety Bonds

All sureties used must be authorized on the Department of the Treasury's Listing of Approved Sureties (Circular 570)