Methods of Bail
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
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The Court may admit a defendant to bail in any one or more of the following methods: • Personal recognizance bond • Appearance bond without surety • Appearance bond with cash deposit • Appearance bond with surety (not justified) 12/1/2025 Chapter III - 10 LOCAL RULES – CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA • Appearance bond with surety (justified) • Cash or other collateral appearance bond • Corporate surety bond. Any person admitted to bail shall execute, as principal, a bond for appearance at the time and place designated for appearance before any Magistrate Judge or District Judge of this Court. All bonds except corporate surety bonds shall be on a form approved by the Court and obtained from the Clerk.