1.09.060 Taking of Bail

The taking of bail consists in the acceptance by the Tribal Court of sufficient cash in the form of a money order, or cashier's check or surety bond to ensure the appearance of the defendant. Bond may be posted with the Law Enforcement Agency by means of depositing one hundred percent (100%) of the bond in the form of a money order or cashier's check, or using the services of a licensed bondsman. The Law Enforcement Agency shall forward such money order, or cashier's check or notice of bond to the Tribal Court. Individuals licensed in this jurisdiction to be bondsmen shall be notified by the court clerk, in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested, within ten (10) days of the client's appearance or failure to appear in court. Should said Bondsmen's client fail to appear, then said bondsmen shall have no more than sixty (60) calendar days to submit one hundred percent (100%) of the established bond schedule amount to the court. However, should the bondsmen locate and physically bring or cause to be brought to the court a client who had failed to appear within the sixty (60) calendar day period, the bondsmen may petition the court for a return of the forfeited bond for said clients, but shall be responsible for paying five percent (5%) of the bail amount for court costs. Upon filing, the clerk shall enter in the register of actions the date and amounts of the bond, and name or names of the surety or surety thereon for the amount of the bond.