Alabama Code 15-13-21. Form and requisites of bail not taken in open court
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 15-13-21
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- writing: includes typewriting and printing on paper. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
When not taken in open court, the undertaking of bail must be in writing, signed by the defendant and at least two sufficient sureties and approved by the court or officer taking the same, and may be substantially in the following form:
| The State of) | We, A. B., C. D., and E. F. agree to pay to the State of |
| Alabama) | Alabama ______ dollars (the sum prescribed by the court |
| _____ County) | or officer) unless the said A. B.appears at the next session |
| of the ____ court of ____ County, and from session to | |
| session thereafter until discharged by law, to answer a | |
| criminal prosecution for the offense of _____ (specifying | |
| the particular offense with which he is charged.) | |
| (Signed) A.B. | |
| C.D. | |
| E.F. |