Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 17, April 27, 2024
Rule 524 - Types of Release on Bail(A) If bail is set pursuant to Rule 520, the defendant shall be eligible for the following types of release on bail. The bail authority, after considering the release criteria in Rule 523, shall determine the type or combination of types of release on bail reasonably necessary, in the bail authority's discretion, to ensure that the defendant will appear at all subsequent proceedings and comply with the conditions of the bail bond.(B) All of the types of release in paragraph (C) shall be conditioned upon the defendant's written agreement to appear and to comply with the conditions of the bail bond set forth in Rule 526(A).(C) The types of release on bail are: (1) Release On Recognizance (ROR): Release conditioned only upon the defendant's written agreement to appear when required and to comply with the conditions of the bail bond in Rule 526(A).(2) Release on Nonmonetary Conditions: Release conditioned upon the defendant's agreement to comply with any nonmonetary conditions, as set forth in Rule 527, which the bail authority determines are reasonably necessary to ensure the defendant's appearance and compliance with the conditions of the bail bond.(3) Release on Unsecured Bail Bond: Release conditioned upon the defendant's written agreement to be liable for a fixed sum of money if he or she fails to appear as required or fails to comply with the conditions of the bail bond. No money or other form of security is deposited.(4) Release on Nominal Bail: Release conditioned upon the defendant's depositing a nominal amount of cash which the bail authority determines is sufficient security for the defendant's release, such as $1.00, and the agreement of a designated person, organization, or bail agency to act as surety for the defendant.(5) Release on a Monetary Condition: Release conditioned upon the defendant's compliance with a monetary condition imposed pursuant to Rule 528. The amount of the monetary condition shall not be greater than is necessary to reasonably ensure the defendant's appearance and compliance with the conditions of the bail bond.