MS · rules
Miss. R. Crim. P. 29.4
Appearance Bonds
(a) Appearance Bond. Unless excused by the county or circuit court by the
making of an affidavit as specified in Mississippi Code Section 99-35-7, a cash
deposit, or bond with sufficient resident sureties (or licensed guaranty
companies) to be approved by the circuit clerk, shall be given and conditioned
on appearance before the county or circuit court from day to day and term to
term until the appeal is finally determined or dismissed. The amount of such
cash deposit or appearance bond shall be determined by the judge of the lower
court.
(b) Failure to Appear. If the defendant fails to appear at the time and place set
by the court, the court may dismiss the appeal with prejudice and with costs, and
order forfeiture of the appearance bond or cash deposit. The county or circuit
court shall promptly notify the lower court of any such dismissal.
(c) Time in Custody Credited. All time the defendant is in custody on the
present charge shall be credited against any sentence imposed by the court.
History
Comment: Rule 29.4 continues the practice from former Rule 12.02(B.)(1.) and (3.) of the Uniform Rules of Circuit and County Court. The filing and approval of an appearance bond stays imposition of the sentence of incarceration. See Miss. Code Ann. § 99-35-3 (providing for appearance bonds). Under section (c), a defendant’s sentence includes credit for time already spent in custody on the present charge.
Provenance
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- courts.ms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-25
- Edition
- 2026-09-25
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