Iowa Code 811.11 – Bail after deferred judgment
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Terms Used In Iowa Code 811.11
- 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.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- undertaking: means a promise or security in any form. See Iowa Code 4.1
811.11 Bail after deferred judgment.
Upon entry of an order by the court deferring judgment, effecting a discharge of the surety as required under § 811.10, the defendant may be admitted to bail, as a condition of the deferral of judgment. Admittance to bail under this section, if required by the court, requires a new bail undertaking by the defendant. The surety under this section is responsible only for the failure of the defendant to appear at required court appearances during the period of deferral of judgment.
84 Acts, ch 1152, §4
Upon entry of an order by the court deferring judgment, effecting a discharge of the surety as required under § 811.10, the defendant may be admitted to bail, as a condition of the deferral of judgment. Admittance to bail under this section, if required by the court, requires a new bail undertaking by the defendant. The surety under this section is responsible only for the failure of the defendant to appear at required court appearances during the period of deferral of judgment.
84 Acts, ch 1152, §4