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In some cases, the accused will have to deposit money with the court in order to get out on bail. If the accused:
it is likely that they will need to deposit cash with the court in order to get out on bail.
However, in most courthouses, it is more common for the accused and/or his or her surety to promise an amount of money to the court without actually depositing it. This promise of money is called a “recognizance.” If the accused breaks one of his or her bail conditions, or doesn’t show up to court when they’re supposed to, the accused and/or his or her surety can lose some or all of the money they promised to the court by signing the recognizance.