Legal Personal Bond Agreement

LEGAL PERSONAL BOND AGREEMENT

This Legal Personal Bond Agreement is made on by and between Principal Name: , Principal Address: (hereinafter "Principal"), and Surety Name: , Surety Address: (hereinafter "Surety").

Case Number: ; Court: ; Bond Amount: $.

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Principal is charged in the above-captioned matter and an appearance bond has been set by the Court to secure Principal's compliance with all conditions of release; and

WHEREAS, Surety is willing to execute this personal bond and become legally obligated to the Court and relevant prosecuting authority in the amount stated above to assure Principal's appearance and compliance; and

WHEREAS, the Court and the parties intend that this Agreement constitute a binding personal bond under applicable law and that Surety's obligations are enforceable according to its terms;

NOW, THEREFORE

In consideration of the foregoing recitals and the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

For purposes of this Agreement: (a) "Obligee" means the Court and any governmental prosecuting authority entitled to enforce the bond; (b) "Bond Amount" means the principal sum set forth above; (c) "Default" means any failure by Principal to appear as required, to comply with release conditions, or to surrender to custody when ordered.

2. BOND

Surety hereby binds itself, its heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns, jointly and severally with Principal, to the Obligee in the Bond Amount. This obligation is a continuing obligation commencing on the Effective Date and remaining in force until discharged as provided herein or by order of the Court.

3. CONDITIONS OF THE BOND

The bond obligation shall be conditioned upon Principal's strict compliance with: (a) all appearance dates and times set by the Court; (b) all orders and conditions of pretrial release; and (c) surrender to custody upon lawful demand. A breach of any condition shall constitute a Default and entitle Obligee to pursue remedies under this Agreement and applicable law.

4. SURETY'S REPRESENTATIONS AND OBLIGATIONS

Surety represents that it is of legal capacity to execute this Agreement and that the information provided in connection with qualification to act as surety is true and complete. Surety covenants that, in the event of Default, it will pay the Bond Amount to Obligee on demand, or, at Obligee's election, will locate and surrender Principal to custody.

Surety further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Obligee from any losses, costs, fines, fees or damages, including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising from enforcement of this Agreement, to the extent permitted by law.

5. FORFEITURE; CURE; JUDGMENT

Upon Default, Obligee may declare the Bond forfeited in whole or in part. Surety shall have any cure or relief rights afforded by applicable law; provided, however, that any statutory or court-ordered forfeiture that becomes final shall be reduced to judgment and enforced against Surety without further action if not satisfied within any period provided by law.

6. REMEDIES CUMULATIVE

Remedies available to Obligee under this Agreement are cumulative and in addition to any other rights or remedies provided by statute, equity, or at law. Obligee may proceed against Surety without first proceeding against Principal or exhausting other remedies.

7. NOTICES

Notices shall be effective upon personal delivery or three (3) business days after deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, to the addresses set forth above or to such other address as a party may designate by notice.

8. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to conflict of law principles.

9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and such provision shall be reformed to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.

10. AMENDMENT; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

No provision of this Agreement may be amended except by written instrument signed by both Principal and Surety. No waiver of any breach shall be effective unless in writing. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

11. ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Surety expressly acknowledges that the obligations assumed herein are personal, continuing, and may be enforced by the Obligee to the full extent permitted by law. Surety certifies that it has read and understands the legal consequences of this Agreement and has had the opportunity to obtain independent legal counsel.

EXECUTION

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.

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