Issue Date: 2003-09-01
Revised Date: 2018-01-23

Legal Citations

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

Deposit Funds

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