New York legal term
Appearance bond in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Appearance bond” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New York criminal code.
What does “Appearance bond” mean in New York criminal law?
"Appearance bond" means a bail bond in which the only obligor is the principal. 15. (N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law § 500.10)
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