CASH BOND: POSTED BY A THIRD PARTY (Arts. 17.02 and 17.08, C.C.P.)
CAUSE NUMBER: _______________
STATE OF TEXAS § IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT
VS. § CITY OF FORT WORTH
§ TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS
Know All Men By These Presents:
That _________________________, Defendant, charged with a misdemeanor offense of ,
is held and firmly bound unto the State of Texas by and through the City of Fort Worth in the penal sum of
________________________ ($__________) dollars in cash posted by _______________________________ (person posting the
bond) in lieu of sureties deposited as security to insure his/her personal appearance before the Municipal Court of the City of Fort
Worth located at 1000 Throckmorton upon notice from the court. The defendant further binds him/herself to appear before any court
or magistrate before whom the cause may thereafter be pending at any time and place where his/her presence may be required until
discharged by due course of law. In the event that any of the conditions of this bond are violated, I will pay all necessary and
reasonable expenses and fees that may be incurred by any peace officer in re-arresting Defendant. However, if Defendant fulfills all
the terms of this bond, this obligation shall become void and the amount deposited herein shall be refunded to me; otherwise to remain
in full force and effect.
Signed and dated: ________________________, 20___
Printed Name of Person Posting Bond
Signature of Person Posting Bond
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NOT A CONDITION OF RELEASE
PLEA OF NOLO CONTENDERE (For Cash Bond Forfeiture)
If I, the undersigned, fail to appear at the date and time stated in the cash bond that I posted with the Municipal Court of
_______________, or at any time the Court requires my personal appearance, I waive my right to a jury trial or any trial and
plead nolo contendere (meaning "no contest") to the said offense charged. I understand that the bond will be forfeited to satisfy the
fine and costs that the judge assesses and that my plea may result in a conviction appearing on either a criminal record or a driver's
license record. I understand that this plea of nolo contendere does not constitute a condition of my release from jail.
Signed and dated this _____ day of _______________, 20__.
I understand that I must appear in Court to enter a plea of not guilty.
Signed and dated this _____ day of _______________, 20__.
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