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Revenue Object 3858 – Bail Bond Surety Fees

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Legal Citations:

Government Code sec. 41.258

Revenue Type: Cash — Other Revenue

Origin Date: 2003 by H.B. 1940, 78th Leg., R.S.

Issue Date: 2003-09-01

Revised Date: 2018-01-23

Description

A court, judge, magistrate, peace officer or other officer taking a bail bond for an offense other than a misdemeanor punishable by fine only under ch. 17, Code of Criminal Procedure, shall require the payment of a $15 cost by each surety posting the bond, up to $30 for all bonds posted at that time for an individual. A county may retain 10% of the funds collected.

Due Date

Last day of the month following each calendar quarter for funds collected under the preceding quarter

Collecting Agencies

902 – Comptroller - State Fiscal Remitted by the custodian of the county treasury.

Deposit Funds

0303 – Assistant Prosecutor Supplement Fund Two-thirds administered by Comptroller -- Judiciary, Agency 241
5073 – Fair Defense One-third administered by Office of Court Administration, Agency 212.

Notes

USAS Values

Appropriation Year	26
USAS Title	BAIL BOND SURETY FEES
Receipt Category	14 – Other
Receipt Type	30 – State Service Fees
Object Group	30 – Revenues
USAS Status	A
Rev/Exp Category	01 – LICENSES, FEES, FINES, AND PENALTIES

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