Bail

The security given by the accused that he/she will appear before the proper court and answer to the accusation brought against him to include a bail bond or personal bond.

Bond

A written agreement, executed by the defendant or one or more sureties that the defendant designated in the instrument, will while at liberty as a result of an order fixing bail of the execution of a bail bond, appear in a designated criminal action or proceeding when his/her attendance is required. In the event he/she fails to do so, the signer of the bond will pay to the court the amount of money specified in the order.

Bail Bond

A written agreement entered into by the individual and his sureties that will guarantee appearance of the individual before the court or magistrate. However, that the individual and his sureties upon execution of such bail bond shall deposit funds with the sheriff of the county, in which the prosecution is pending, in current money of the United States, in the amount of the bond.

Cash Bond

"Cash Bonds" are the full amount of the bond posted by cash, cashier's check or money order. All cashier's checks or money orders should be made payable to the "Willacy County Sheriff’s Office". No personal checks are accepted. You must have a government-issued photo ID. All cashier’s checks and money orders will be verified prior to approval. When presenting a cashier’s check please ensure you do so prior to the closing of the issuing financial institution.

Personal Bond

The defendant’s release is based on his/her own promise that he/she will show up for trial and no security is required. The defendant acknowledges personally without sureties, his/her obligation to appear in court at the next hearing or trial date. It is used when the judge or magistrate is satisfied that the defendant will appear without the need sureties or any other security. This is also known as a Personal Recognizance Bond.

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