Appeal Bail Bonds

Get out of jail quickly and affordably during the appeals process with an appeal bond from Owens Bonding Co. Available 24 hours a day and serving 75 counties across Kansas, we help anyone who is eligible for this bond. Call us at (866) 830-BOND (2663) or find an agent near you.

What is an Appeal Bond?

When a defendant loses a case in a Kansas court and succeeds in determining a legal basis to appeal the decision, the judge may require an appeal bond from the defendant. According to Black’s Law Dictionary, this is a “bond required of one [the defendant] who petitions to set aside a judgment or execution of sentence.”

A criminal appeal delays the execution of sentencing until complete, whether the judgment is overturned or upheld. These bonds allow defendants to leave custody during this process, so that they can get back to their lives while awaiting further court decisions. They ensure that the defendant will surrender to the court and complete the terms of sentencing if an appeal is unsuccessful and a judgment is upheld.

The use of an appeal bond also shows good faith and liability by the defendant that they will not try to get out of turning themselves into the correctional facility if the judgment is upheld. 

While these bonds typically cost the same as a surety bond, the bail bond agency may require more collateral to be pledged due the length of the appeal process. On average, an appeal can take anywhere from two to three years to complete, and the longer the bail bond agency holds the risk, the more likely they are to require additional collateral.

How Can Owens Bonding Help?

An appeal bond through Owens Bonding can help you afford the ability to leave custody during your appeal process. Call us at (866) 830-BOND (2663) or find an agent near you.