When a judge gives someone probation or parole, the judge can make that person sign a bond — a kind of promise backed by money. The person and one or more co-signers agree to pay a set amount if the person does not show up to court or leaves without permission. If the person breaks the promise, the court can take the money from the bond, the same way it would if someone skipped out before a criminal trial.
559.110. may be required — . — When the is granted or by the court, the court before or at the time of granting the probation or parole, may require the defendant, with one or more , to enter into bond to the state of Missouri in a sum to be by the court, that he or she appear in court as directed during the of the probation or parole, and not depart without leave of court. The bond shall be approved by the court or by the at the direction of the court and forfeiture may be taken and to on the bond in the manner as provided by law in cases of taken for appearance of persons awaiting trial upon .
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Source & history notes
(L. 1990 H.B. 974, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491) Effective 1-01-17
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