1.09.010 Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, "bail bond agent" means any person who has been licensed by the commissioner and appointed by an insurer, by power of attorney, to execute or countersign bail bonds for the insurer in connection with the judicial proceedings and charges and receives money for the services.

As used in this chapter, unless the context Otherwise requires, "Commissioner" means Tribal Employment Rights Director.

(a) Bail is to obtain release of a person charged with an offense by insuring future attendance in Turtle Mountain Tribal Court through security being taken and compelling the accused to remain within the jurisdiction of the Turtle Mountain Tribal Court.

(b) Bail Bond is a written undertaking, executed by the defendant or one or more sureties, that the defendant will render himself amenable to the processes of the Turtle Mountain Tribal Court, and that in the event he fails to do so, the signers of the bond will pay to the Turtle Mountain Tribal Court the amount of money specified in the order fixing bail.