Ascension Parish Clerk of Court - Appearance Bonds

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Appearance Bonds

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How to Post an Appearance Bond

1

Pick up an assessment certificate for your property in the Assessor's Office

2

Go to the Sheriff's Office to get the bond amount

3

Purchase a conveyance certificate from the Clerk of Court Recording Department for $20.00 (CASH ONLY)

4

Purchase a mortgage certificate from the Clerk of Court Recording Department. The fee is $20.00 for the first name, $10.00 each additional name (CASH ONLY)

5

Bring the mortgage certificate and assessment to the Sheriff's Office in either Gonzales or Donaldsonville to have the bond prepared for $30.00 (CASH ONLY)

6

Bring the bond to a 23rd Judicial District Court Judge for approval and signature

7

Bring the signed bond to the Clerk of Court in Donaldsonville or Gonzales for recordation. $60.00 fee which includes fees for cancellation (CASH ONLY)

8

Bring the certified copy of the bond to the jail where the person is being held

Instructions for Cancelling an Appearance Bond

1

Obtain an extract of minutes from the Clerk of Court showing that the matter has been completed along with a Bond Cancellation Form. The fee is $7.00

2

Bring the form and minutes to the District Attorney for approval

3

Have a Judge sign the form and bring back to the Clerk of Court

4

If the original bond was posted after June 1,1996, there is no additional cancellation fee. Otherwise, the cancellation fee is $25.00.