Alabama Code 15-13-161. Filing original documents – Circuit clerk
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 15-13-161
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- circuit: means judicial circuit. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- Escrow: Money given to a third party to be held for payment until certain conditions are met.
Professional surety and professional bail companies shall file all corporate surety bonds, escrow agreements and other original documents required pursuant to Division 10 with the circuit clerk of the county where the professional surety or bail company desires and intends to become surety on appearance bonds, and such bonds, escrow agreements, and other documents shall be approved by the presiding circuit judge as being sufficient. Any surety bonds, escrow agreements, and other documents pertaining or attached thereto shall be originals only. After the documents are approved, the circuit clerk shall take custody of the originals and file them for safekeeping. Such documents are public records.