Bail Bond & Draft Template

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Once the judge utters the words “Bail Granted,” the legal battle isn’t quite over. To actually walk out of the prison gates, you must satisfy the court’s financial and procedural guarantee: the Bail Bond.

Think of the Bail Bond as a formal contract between the accused (and their sureties) and the State. It is the bridge between the judicial order and physical freedom.

What is a Bail Bond?

A Bail Bond is a formal document, typically executed on non-judicial stamp paper, where the accused and their “sureties” (guarantors) pledge a specific amount of money to the court.

The core promise is simple: “If the accused is released now, they will appear in court for every hearing. If they fail to show up, the pledged amount will be forfeited to the State.”

The Role of the Surety

In most cases, the court requires one or two “sureties.” A surety is a person (usually a relative or friend with stable assets) who takes responsibility for the accused. They must submit documents like:

  • National ID (NID) or Passport.
  • Proof of property ownership or income.
  • Recent photographs.

The Workflow: From Courtroom to Release

  1. The Order: The court passes an order granting bail and specifies the “Bail Amount” (e.g., 10,000 or 50,000 BDT/INR).
  2. The Preparation: The lawyer prepares the Bail Bond on the required stamp paper.
  3. Verification: The court clerk or Magistrate verifies the identity and financial capacity of the sureties.
  4. The Release Memo: Once the bond is accepted, the court issues a “Release Order” or “Release Memo” directed to the Jail Superintendent.
  5. Freedom: The prison authorities verify the memo against their records and release the individual.

Key Components of a Bail Bond

  • Case Details: FIR number, Police Station, and Sections of law.
  • The Amount: The specific sum of money dictated by the judge.
  • The Undertaking: A written promise to attend all future trial dates.
  • Surety Information: The names and addresses of those guaranteeing the accused’s appearance.

Draft Template: Bail Bond

(Note: This is a general format. Specific jurisdictions may require a “Form” found in the CrPC Schedule.)

IN THE COURT OF [NAME OF THE COURT], AT [CITY] Case No. ____ of 2026

BAIL BOND

I, [Accused Name], son of [Father’s Name], residing at [Address], having been admitted to bail by the order of this Hon’ble Court dated [Date], do hereby bind myself to attend the Court of [Name of Court] on every day of the preliminary inquiry or trial of the case.

In case of my making default therein, I bind myself to forfeit to the Government the sum of [Bail Amount, e.g., 20,000/-].

Dated this [Day] day of [Month], 2026.

[Signature of the Accused]

SURETY BOND

I/We, [Surety Name], son of [Father’s Name], residing at [Address], hereby declare myself/ourselves surety/sureties for the above-named [Accused Name].

We guarantee that he shall attend the Court of [Name of Court] on every day of the inquiry or trial. In case of his making default therein, I/we bind myself/ourselves to forfeit to the Government the sum of [Bail Amount] jointly and severally.

[Signature of Surety 1] > [NID/ID Number] [Phone Number]

[Signature of Surety 2] > [NID/ID Number] [Phone Number]

Accepted by me: [Signature/Seal of Magistrate/Judge]

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