Indiana Code - Criminal Law and Procedure - Title 35, Section 35-33-8-1

"Bail bond" defined

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.

Last modified: May 24, 2006