METHODS OF POSTING BAIL

The sheriff will collect a $30 processing fee for all bonds posted. Read the front and back of the bond forms carefully.

1) You may use the services of a commercial surety (bail bonsman) for any charge.(C.Cr.P. 312) Commercial sureties may charge 12% of the bail amount, but not less than $120.00. (R.S. 22:1443)

2) Unless restricted to "No 10%" by the judge (based on residency, type of charges, and/or repeat offender status), you may be permitted to put up a 10% cash deposit with the sheriff . (C. Cr. P. 324 A (3)) The cash deposit will be returned to you when the case is completed, except that any fines, costs, and fees ordered by the judge will be deducted from the amount deposited.

3) You may post a "property bond" using any immovable property in Louisiana, such as a house or land. (C. Cr.P. 319) This will require you to get documentation regarding the property ownership and value and regarding any recorded mortgages, judgments, or liens. A judge's approval is needed to post a property bond.

4) You may put up a 100% cash deposit with the sheriff for any charge. (C. Cr. P. 312) This deposit will be returned to you when the case is completed except that any fines, costs, and fees ordered by the judge will be deducted from the amount deposited.

5) A judge may allow release without surety (C. Cr. P. 312), including a Release on Recognizance (ROR).

6) A judge may allow other secured or unsecured personal surety bonds. (C. Cr. P. 312)

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