A judicial bond is a surety bond a court requires before someone can serve in a court-ordered role or move a case forward. SuretyBondly places probate, guardianship, appeal, and other court bonds with A-rated surety carriers.
A judicial bond, also called a court bond, is required by a court before someone can take on a court-ordered role or move a case forward. It protects the people who could be harmed if that person does not do what the court requires. If the bonded party fails in their duty and a loss results, the surety pays the injured party up to the bond amount, and the bonded party repays the surety.
Judicial bonds fall into two groups. Fiduciary bonds back a person the court appoints to manage money or property for someone else, such as the executor of an estate or the guardian of a minor. Litigation bonds protect the opposing party while a lawsuit is decided, such as an appeal bond that guarantees a judgment will be paid if an appeal fails.
We also write replevin, injunction, attachment, and other litigation bonds. Contact us with your court paperwork and we will match your case to the right market.
The court sets the required amount. For fiduciary bonds it is usually based on the value of the assets the appointed person will handle. For litigation bonds it is usually the amount in dispute, often the judgment plus interest and costs. There is no fixed price for any of these bonds.
Tell us about your case and we will review it with A-rated surety carriers that write court and fiduciary bonds. Most quotes come back within one business day.
This page is a general summary and not legal advice. Bond requirements and amounts are set by the court and can vary by county and case. Confirm the current requirement with the court before you apply.