What is the typical bond amount that I will be required to post?
Many white-collar offenders are released on their own recognizance. This means that they are released simply based upon their promise to appear at all future proceedings. In other cases, moneys must be posted with the US District Clerk. The law requires that judges not use high bonds as a means to keep individuals in custody. Judges are to set bonds only high enough to ensure that defendants will appear as required.
