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Appeal Bond | ||
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State: | South Carolina | |
Category: | Court & Fiduciary | |
Obligee: | ** South Carolina ** Generic Obligee | |
Amount: | Varies | |
Duration: | Stated on Bond | |
Expiration: | Stated on Bond | |
In South Carolina, appeal bonds are financial guarantees offered by an individual towards the cost of an appeal when they are convicted of a crime and face time in prison. An appeal bond differs from a bail bond or personal recognizance (PR). An appeal bond is not meant to release the convicted person from jail; instead, it is a monetary agreement that will be returned when the court case has finished, regardless of the outcome. Read on to learn more about how an appeal bond works in South Carolina.
An appeal bond guarantees that a person will pay for the appeal process if the state is required to do so. It is different from a bail bond or PR because the money is forfeited regardless of the outcome of the appeal. The state keeps the cash posted as an appeal bond if the convicted individual loses their appeal. If they win their request, they will get the money back. An appeal bond promises to pay the state if the sentenced person loses their appeal and goes to prison. It is a financial guarantee that the state posts to cover the costs of an appeal.
The amount of an appeal bond varies by case. You can look at the SC Department of Corrections guidelines here. If a prisoner gets a much lower bond than expected, they might want to ensure they’re not supposed to get a higher bond. The appeal bond amount is often higher than the original bond amount. The court sets the appeal bond amount.
You have a few options to post your appeal bond in South Carolina. The first is to make a cash deposit at the jail. The second is to have a third party post an appeal bond for you. The third is to have someone post an appeal bond with a bondsman. If you publish your appeal bond with a bondsman, you must post 10% of the bond amount. If you select the other two options, you will have to pay the total amount of the bond. If you choose a third-party surety, they will require payment upfront. If you decide to use a bondsman, you will have to pay 10% of the bond amount.
You’ll get your full appeal bond amount back if you win your appeal. If not, you will lose the total amount of your appeal bond. When you win your appeal, the state will pay the total amount of your appeal bond. When you lose your request, you must pay the total state of amount of your appeal bond.
The state will not return your full appeal bond amount if you are convicted of a violent crime. You will not get your full appeal bond amount back if you commit a violent crime while your appeal is in progress.
Make sure you know all the details about your situation before posting an appeal bond. Remember that it will be challenging to change your mind after you post the appeal bond. If you’re not sure whether to post an appeal bond or not, talk to a lawyer first. If you post an appeal bond, you will lose the right to remain in PR while waiting for your appeal. You can post an appeal bond while the request is in progress, but the court will prioritize your case less if you do so.
An appeal bond is a promise to pay the state if the convicted individual loses their appeal and goes to prison. It is different from a bail bond or PR because the money is forfeited regardless of the outcome of the request. If the convicted individual wins their bid, they will get the money back. The amount of an appeal bond varies by case and is set by the court. You can make a cash deposit at the jail, post an appeal bond with a third party, or post an appeal bond with a bondsman. You’ll get your full appeal bond amount back if you win your appeal. If not, you will lose the total amount of your appeal bond.
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