Appearance Bond | USA

File an Appearance Bond to secure a defendant's appearance for court proceedings with this US Court Form AO 98.

• This form can be used for any of the following types of bond:
  • personal recognizance bond,
  • unsecured bond,
  • secured bond, secured by cash, real property or other property, or
  • bail bond with a solvent surety.
• If the defendant fails to appear, the security for the bond may be forfeited.
• The defendant and each of the sureties / guarantors must make certain declarations regarding the property securing the bond and must sign the form.
• Agreement to Forfeit Property (Other than Real Property) to Obtain Defendant's Release, United States District Court Form AO 98 (rev 12/11).