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Property Bail Bondsmen Information

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Documentation required
Complete forms, print, sign,
and mail documentation to:
District Court of Maryland Headquarters
Attn: Administrative Services - Bail Bond Division
580 Taylor Avenue, A-3
Annapolis, MD 21401-2395

Contact information:

Telephone: 410-260-1636
Fax: 410-260-1252
anita.farmer@mdcourts.gov


Important Notice

New icon Effective Oct. 1, 2011 -
HB 682 of the 2011 Legislative Session

prohibits the court from refunding a forfeited bail bond or collateral to a surety unless the surety paid the forfeiture of bail or collateral within the (90/180 day) time limits established except under special circumstances.
Bondspersons should be prepared to provide the commissioner or clerk with documentation (identification, proof of property ownership/power of attorney, or any additional documentation requested) at the time bond is posted. Local laws may apply. *See 7th Judicial Circuit

Forms

JPR 3        Information Sheet and Release Form
DC/CR 9   Declaration of Trust of Real Estate to Secure Performance of Bail Bond
DC/CR 10 Affidavit of Bail Bondsman
DC/CR 37 Petition to Strike Bond Forfeiture/Extend Period for Satisfaction/Order
DC/CR 135 Petition for Remission of Bond Forfeiture


*7th Judicial Circuit Only


Local laws apply in the 7th Judicial Circuit.
To post property in Calvert, Charles, Prince George's and St. Mary's Counties,
you must also contact the Bail Bond Commissioner of the 7th Circuit.

Bail Bond Commissioner
Circuit Court for Prince George's County
14735 Main Street
Courthouse, Room M2407
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
LNewman@co.pg.md.us

Collection
Deadlines

2012 Scheduled Dates for Collection of Absolute Bond Forfeitures in Default

Related
Maryland Rules

Md Rule 4-216 Pre-Trial Release
Md Rule 4-217 Bail Bonds