Virginia law sections 19.2-135, 19.2-136, and 19.2-137 outline procedures for committing individuals for trial, the handling of recognizance bonds, and court orders related to recognizance. These provisions specify how bonds are payable, the court's requirements for recognizance orders, and procedures for remanding individuals for trial or witness testimony. The laws aim to ensure proper legal processes for pre-trial detention and recognizance management.
A recognizance bond is a legal agreement where a person promises to appear in court, often secured by a bond in a specified amount, to ensure their court appearance.
The treasurer or director of finance of the locality where the case is prosecuted may engage in collecting on defaulted bonds.
The court's order must state that the individual was duly recognized upon a bond of a specified amount with acceptable surety, and that they are required to appear in court at a set time.
No, recognizance bonds are payable to the county or city where the case is prosecuted, not directly to the state.