(a) In General. With respect to certain offenses specified in a General Order of the Court and
available on the Court's website, the person charged with the offense may post collateral in the
amount indicated for the particular offense in lieu of appearance.
(b) Forfeiture and Effect. Upon the failure of the person charged with the offense to appear
for trial, the collateral shall be forfeited to the United States. Such forfeiture is tantamount to a
finding of guilt.
(c) Forfeiture Not Permitted. Forfeiture is not permitted for violations contributing to an
accident that causes property damage in excess of one hundred dollars ($100.00) or personal injury
or when, in the opinion of the arresting or citing officer or agency, the offense charged is an
aggravated offense.
(d) Arrest in Lieu of Forfeiture. Nothing contained in this Rule shall prohibit a law
enforcement officer from arresting a person for the commission of any offense, including those for
which collateral may be posted and forfeited, and requiring the person charged to appear before
the Court.
(e) Violation Notices. The content of, and procedures governing, violation notices are set
forth in the order of the Court referred to in (a) above.
