Judicial Bonds
Bonds for Court Matters
Judicial bonds are a class of surety obligations that are needed in civil actions and by the United States Admiralty Courts. Generally divided into "plaintiff" and "defendant" categories, they are also often referred to as "voluntary" or "compulsory" (plaintiff's bonds often being the former, and defendant's the later). The class and creditworthiness of the bond applicant are underwriting factors that determine if collateral will be required.
Civil Federal and State Courts
Each application should be submitted with a copy of the pertinent court documents, applicant's current financial statement, and the representing attorney's "C.V." or "resumé".
- Appeal Bond
- Supersedeas Bond
- Injunction Bond or Temporary Restraining Order Bond
- Federal Injunction Bond
- Federal Temporary Restraining Order Bond
- Attachment Bond or Stay of Attachment Bond
- Federal Attachment Bond
- Replevin Bond or Counter-replevin Bond
- Court Cost Bond or Non-resident Court Bond
- Litigation Bond
- Indemnity to Sheriff or Marshall Bond
- Lis Pendens Bond
- Writ of Restitution Bond (Washington)
- Writ of Distress Bond (Florida)
- California Bond in Derivative Lawsuits §17501
- California Bond in Suit for Dissolution of LLC §17707
- Garnishment Bond
- Multi-purpose Bond Application (any bond)
U.S. Admiralty Court Bond
In admiralty courts bonds are referred to as "stipulations". We offer bonds to ALL parties; libellants (plaintiffs), defendants and claimants (owners). Each application should be submitted with a copy of the pertinent court documents, applicant's current financial statement, and the representing attorney's (proctor's) "C.V." or "resumé ".
- General Average Bond
- Stipulation for Costs
- Stipulation for Value
- Discharge/Release of Libel
- Stipulation for Limit of Liability
- Federal Supersedeas Bond
Mechanic's Lien Release Bond
A mechanic's lien discharge bond (lien release bond) is a convenient mechanism that allows a general contractor, property owner, mortgage or title company to remove a lien from a parcel of real property that has been filed by a contractor or material supplier.
Fiduciary Bonds
A "fiduciary" is a person or entity appointed by a court to administer the assets of another. There are three basic classes of fiduciary bonds. Each has a similar purpose, i.e., to ensure the legal, fair and honest management of that third party's funds and property.
Probate Bonds
These are bonds for fiduciaries that administer the assets of a deceased. Each application should be submitted with a copy of the pertinent court documents, applicant's current financial statement, a schedule of the estate's assets and the representing attorney's"C.V." or "resumé".
- Administrator(ix) Bond
- Executor(ix) Bond
- Fiduciary Bond
- Bond of a Personal Representative
- Illinois Public Administrator Bond
Guardianship Bonds
These are bonds for fiduciaries that administer the assets of a "ward", an incapacitated or incompetent person. Each application should be submitted with a copy of the pertinent court documents, applicant's current financial statement, and a schedule of the guardianship assets.
- Guardianship Bond
- Committee Bond
- Conservator Bond
- Custodian Bond
- Fiduciary Bond for Disabled Veterans (VA Bond of a Legal Custodian)
Trustee Bonds
These are bonds for "receivers" and "trustees" appointed by a court to administer the assets of a business or individual. Each application should be submitted with a copy of the pertinent court documents, applicant's current financial statement, a schedule of the guardianship assets, AND the applicant's "C.V." or resumé evidencing his/her general business experience and ability to fulfill the responsibilities of a trustee.
The pages linked to this portal cite federal, state and local statutes which will be helpful in calculating proper bond penalties and jurisdictional-specific requirements. We provide the content of these pages to be helpful. If you feel that offer of general information about judicial surety bonds replaces the advice of competent counsel, you have misinterpreted our intent. Is there a reason for this disclaimer? Yes, some parties are not willing to accept responsibility for their failure to consult an attorney and would prefer to blame a bonding company that's only purpose is to be helpful. Get a lawyer!
