Minnesota § 629.70 - AUTHORIZED CORPORATE BONDS AND RECOGNIZANCES
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 629.70 — AUTHORIZED CORPORATE BONDS AND RECOGNIZANCES, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 629.70. AUTHORIZED CORPORATE BONDS AND RECOGNIZANCES
A defendant required to give a bond, recognizance, or undertaking to secure an appearance in a criminal case may choose to give a surety bond, recognizance, or undertaking executed by a corporation authorized by law to execute bonds, recognizances, or undertakings. However, the amount of the bond, recognizance, or undertaking as fixed by the court must be the same regardless of the kind of bond, recognizance, or undertaking given.
History:
(10602-4) 1931 c 386 s 1; 1985 c 265 art 10 s 1; 1986 c 444
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 629.70
What does Minnesota Statutes § 629.70 cover?
Section 629.70 ("AUTHORIZED CORPORATE BONDS AND RECOGNIZANCES") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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