Bond Motions in North Carolina
When a family member is arrested and bond is set beyond what you can afford, a bond motion can ask a judge to reduce the amount or change the conditions. Timing matters.
How Bond Is Set in NC
A magistrate sets bond at the initial appearance, weighing charge severity, prior record, community ties, and flight risk.
What a Bond Motion Can Accomplish
- Reduce the cash bond amount
- Convert a secured bond to an unsecured bond
- Modify conditions of release
- Release on own recognizance in appropriate cases
This page is general information only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different.
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