Administrative Order 02-3: Bail Bonds
Whereas, arrest
warrants have been issued which specify that bail may be posted in cash only;
and,
Whereas, such “cash
only” requirement violates Article I, section 6 of the Constitution of the
State of Idaho; and
Whereas, arrest
warrants have been issued which specify bail in one sum for surety and a lesser
sum for cash; and,
Whereas, the
constitution of the State of Idaho, relevant statutory provisions and I.C.R.
46(d) reflect that the amount of bail and the amount of cash deposit in lieu of
bail shall be in the same amount; and
Good cause
appearing,
It is Hereby
Ordered as follows:
1.
Cash
only bail abolished. In any case in which bail is specified as being cash only,
the “cash only” restriction shall be disregarded and bail may be posted in any
manner allowed by statute or court rule, including giving a bail bond issued by
a corporate surety authorized to do business in the State of Idaho.
2.
Differing
amounts for surety and cash bail abolished. In any case in which bail is
specified as being one sum for surety or a bail bond and a lesser sum for cash
bail, the requirement of bail in a greater amount if it is by surety or a bail
bond shall be disregarded and the amount of bail shall be the sum fixed for
cash bail and bail in such amount may be posted in any manner allowed by
statute or court rule, including giving a bail bond issued by a corporate
surety authorized to do business in the State of Idaho.
3.
Application
of this order. This order shall apply to any arrest warrant or order setting
bail previously or hereafter issued by a district or magistrate judge in the
Third Judicial District of the State of Idaho.
4.
Effective
date. This order shall be effective immediately and shall remain in force
unless rescinded.
Dated this 24th day of April, 2002.
Signed by James C.
Morfitt, Administrative District Judge
|
|
