| Issue Date: | 2003-09-01 |
|---|---|
| Revised Date: | 2018-01-23 |
Legal Citations
- Government Code sec. 41.258
Object Type
Cash — Other Revenue
Origin Date
2003 by H.B. 1940, 78th Leg., R.S.
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
- GR Account - 5073 – Fair Defense One-third administered by Office of Court Administration, Agency 212.
Note
USAS Values
| Appropriation Year | 25 |
|---|---|
| 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 |