Sec. 1. As used in this chapter, "bail bond" means a bond executed by a person who has been arrested for the commission of an offense, for the purpose of ensuring:
(1) the person's appearance at the appropriate legal proceeding;
(2) another person's physical safety; or
(3) the safety of the community.
As added by Acts 1981, P.L.298, SEC.2. Amended by P.L.221-1996, SEC.1.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure
Article 33. Preliminary Proceedings
Chapter 8. Bail and Bail Procedure
35-33-8-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter
35-33-8-0.5. Pretrial Risk Assessment; Rules; System
35-33-8-1. "Bail Bond" Defined
35-33-8-1.5. "Publicly Paid Costs of Representation" Defined
35-33-8-2. Murder; Other Offenses
35-33-8-3.3. Pretrial Services Fee
35-33-8-3.5. Bail Procedures for a Sexually Violent Predator Defendant
35-33-8-3.8. Bail Following Pretrial Risk Assessment
35-33-8-3.9. Money Bail; Conditions; Agreement
35-33-8-4. Amount of Bail; Order; Indorsement; Facts Taken Into Account
35-33-8-4.5. Foreign National Unlawfully Present; Bail; Insurer Released From Liability
35-33-8-5. Alteration or Revocation of Bail