Bond cards from the authorized companies, click here, are acceptable as bail in the Circuit Court of Cook County for only the following traffic offenses in the following amounts:
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Traffic Offense
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Bail Amount
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Minor traffic offenses that are subject to the bail schedule of Illinois Supreme Court Rule 526(a).
- Including speeding 1-20 mph over the speed limit.
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$164
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The Circuit Court of Cook County can recover the monies from the bond companies for the traffic offenders who fail to appear in court only if the bond cards accepted by law enforcement officers are valid. For a bond card to be valid in Cook County, it must:
1. be issued by an authorized company on the enclosed list;
2. not be expired on the date of the traffic offense;
3. be signed by the traffic offender whose name appears on the
card; and
4. be accepted as bail for only the traffic offenses listed above.
If you have any questions, or if I can assist you in these matters, please feel free to contact Judge Raul Vega at 312-325-9014 or 312-325-9555.
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