Form of Payment

Bail. Bail for criminal offenses may be posted in (a) cash, through a surety as authorized by law, or in another form of payment authorized by the court in the case. Other Payments to the Court. Unless otherwise (b) ordered by the court in the case, other payments to the court, including but not limited to fines, bail forfeiture amounts authorized by supreme court order, appellate bonds, filing fees and other court fees, may be paid by cash, certified check, cashier’s check, money order, traveler’s check or personal check. Other Forms of Payment. The administrative (c) director may authorize other forms of payment in specific court locations. In these locations, bail and other payments may be paid in the forms authorized by the administrative director and the forms listed in (a) or (b) above unless otherwise ordered by the court. (Adopted by SCO 1065 effective July 15, 1991; and by SCO 1959 effective May 14, 2020)