"Bail bond" defined

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Indiana Code › Title 35 › Article 33 › Chapter 8 › Section 35-33-8-1

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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.

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