Procedure; requisites; failure to appear; forfeiture
Sec. 7. A nonresident person who requests to deposit a security in
the amount of the fine or judgment and costs shall, in the presence of
the officer, place the amount of the fine or judgment and costs and
one (1) signed copy of the security deposit agreement into a stamped,
addressed envelope, which the court having jurisdiction shall supply
to the officer for the person. The person shall then be released and
given a copy of the security deposit agreement. The officer shall mail
or deliver the stamped, self-addressed envelope to the court having
jurisdiction. If the person does not appear in court or is not
represented in court at the time and date specified on the receipt, the
court shall:
(1) enter a guilty finding or judgment against the person; and
(2) use the security deposit to satisfy the amount of the fine or
judgment and costs prescribed for the violation.
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.24.
Last modified: May 24, 2006