NORTH CAROLINA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS — CRIMINAL

AOC-CR-207 — Motion for Bond Reduction

G.S. 15A-534 · G.S. 15A-539 · Fill in case details and download a court-ready PDF instantly. Free. No account required.
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01ATTORNEY INFORMATION
02CASE INFORMATION
03CURRENT BOND
04GROUNDS FOR REDUCTION
05COMMUNITY TIES
06FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT (SUMMARY)
07PROPOSED RELEASE
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WHAT THE JUDGE CONSIDERS

  • Bond must be reasonable — not a pretrial punishment
  • Nature and seriousness of the offense
  • Defendant's criminal and FTA history
  • Danger to the community if released
  • Defendant's financial resources and ability to pay
  • Strength of the evidence against defendant
  • Family ties and length of residence in the area

BRING TO THE HEARING

  • Pay stubs or proof of income
  • Lease agreement or utility bill (proof of residence)
  • Employment verification letter
  • Letters from family members in the area
  • Character letters from community members
  • Judge can reduce, maintain, or increase bond
  • If indigent and facing prison, counsel must be appointed first

ELECTRONIC MONITORING

  • Often proposed as alternative to secured bond
  • Ankle monitor shows defendant remains in area
  • Demonstrates willingness to accept conditions
  • May persuade judge to lower financial requirement
  • Build a "bond package" — letters, pay stubs, ID

STATUTORY REFERENCE

G.S. 15A-534Pretrial release procedure
G.S. 15A-539Review of conditions by judge
G.S. 15A-533Right to pretrial release
AOC-CR-207Motion for Bond Reduction

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