Conn. Practice Book § 38-8

Unless otherwise ordered by the judicial authority, 7 percent cash bail shall be automatically available for surety bonds not exceeding $50,000. For

surety bond amounts exceeding $50,000, 7 percent cash bail may be granted pursuant to an order

of the judicial authority. This 7 percent cash bail

option applies to bonds set by the court as well

as bonds set at the police department.

When 7 percent cash bail is authorized either

automatically or pursuant to court order, upon the

depositing in cash, by the defendant or any other

person in his or her behalf other than a paid surety,

of 7 percent of the surety bond set, the defendant

shall thereupon be admitted to bail in the same

manner as a defendant who has executed a bond

for the full amount. If such bond is forfeited, the

defendant shall be liable for the full amount of the

bond. Upon discharge of the bond, the 7 percent

cash deposit made with the clerk shall be returned

to the person depositing the same, less any fee

that may be required by statute.