What are the types of bail?

When bail is set, the court will set one or more of the following types of bail: • Full Cash Only – The full amount of the bail must be posted/paid in cash. • Cash with 10 Percent Option – Ten percent of the set bail amount must be posted in cash. The remaining 90 percent does not have to be paid unless the defendant fails to appear for a required court appearance and the court issues an order that the balance be paid. • Release on Own Recognizance (ROR) – No money is posted, but the defendant signs a written promise to appear in court as required. • Property Bond – A lien is placed against real property that is posted as a property bail bond. The property owner must have the required equity so that if the defendant fails to appear in court, the lien can be paid from the equity. There are specific requirements that must be met in order to post property as bail. Information about these requirements is available from the local Superior Court Finance Division. • Bail Bond – In exchange for a non-refundable fee, a licensed bail bondsman posts a surety bond (written obligation) with the court. NOTE: All bails, except ROR, require a non-refundable filing fee of $50 unless the fee is waived by the court. The $50 fee is collected when the bail is posted.