Part 38 · Pretrial Release

Rule 38-14. Motion of Parties for Bail Modification

Amended January 1, 2026 (current)

Whenever the prosecuting authority or the defendant alleges that any bond with or without surety is excessive or insufficient in amount or security or that the written promise of the defendant to appear is inadequate, that person may make a motion to a judicial authority to modify or set terms and conditions of release. Such motion shall be served prior to the hearing date upon the opposing party, the sureties upon any bond and the appropriate bail commissioner, unless otherwise ordered by the judicial authority.

Committee Notes

(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 674.)