What is a cash bond?

What is a cash bond?

• A. A bond posted with cash that guarantees appearance
• B. A bond secured by property
• C. A bond requiring a credit check
• D. A bond posted via a surety

Answer: (A)

A cash bond is when the full bail amount is paid to the court in cash to secure the defendant’s release. The money acts as a guarantee that the person will appear for all required court appearances. If they comply, the cash is returned; if they fail to appear, the court keeps the cash as forfeiture. This is different from a property bond (using real estate as collateral), a bond that would require a credit check, or a bond posted through a surety (bail bondsman).

A cash bond is when the full bail amount is paid to the court in cash to secure the defendant’s release. The money acts as a guarantee that the person will appear for all required court appearances. If they comply, the cash is returned; if they fail to appear, the court keeps the cash as forfeiture. This is different from a property bond (using real estate as collateral), a bond that would require a credit check, or a bond posted through a surety (bail bondsman).