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Cash Bond And Forfeiture Of Bond

D. Ariz. LRCrim 46.2

(a) Exoneration of Bail. If given bail, the defendant may at any time before the forfeiture of the recognizance, in like manner, deposit the sum mentioned in such recognizance, in compliance with Rule 46(d), Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, and, upon the deposit of that sum, the bail shall be exonerated. (b) Application to Fine and Costs. When money, government notes, or bonds have been deposited by the defendant, then, if it remains on deposit at the time of a judgment for the payment of a fine or fine and costs, the Clerk shall, under the direction of the Court, apply the money, notes, or bonds in satisfaction thereof, and, after satisfying the fine and costs, shall refund the surplus, if any, to the defendant. (c) Forfeiture of Bonds. Forfeitures of bonds shall be declared by this Court in conformity with Rule 46(f), Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. If, at any time after such forfeiture is declared by this Court, the defendant appears and satisfactorily excuses his or her neglect, the Court may direct the forfeiture to be discharged where justice so requires.
Official source: https://www.azd.uscourts.gov/sites/azd/files/local-rules/LRCRIM%202025.pdf · retrieved 2026-07-23