Texas Family Code - Section 157.101. Bond Or Security For Release Of Respondent

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§ 157.101. BOND OR SECURITY FOR RELEASE OF 
RESPONDENT.  (a) When the court orders the issuance of a capias as 
provided in this chapter, the court shall also set an appearance 
bond or security, payable to the obligee or to a person designated 
by the court, in a reasonable amount.
	(b)  An appearance bond or security in the amount of $1,000 
or a cash bond in the amount of $250 is presumed to be reasonable.  
Evidence that the respondent has attempted to evade service of 
process, has previously been found guilty of contempt, or has 
accrued arrearages over $1,000 is sufficient to rebut the 
presumption.  If the presumption is rebutted, the court shall set a 
reasonable bond.

Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 20, § 1, eff. April 20, 1995.           

Last modified: August 10, 2007