House of Representatives

HB 2274

bail bonds

Sponsors: Representative Hershberger, Representative Voss

X	Committee on Judiciary
	Caucus and COW
	As Passed the House

HB 2274 specifies what types of currency are acceptable forms of bond payment.

History

Current law does not require a sheriff or keeper of a county jail to accept any particular form of payment for bail bonds.

Provisions

· Requires the sheriff or keeper of a jail to accept a bail bond if the bond is in the form of cash, certified check, cashier’s check or an attorney trust account check.

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· 44th Legislature

· Second Regular Session 2 January 12, 2001

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