The recognizance shall be signed by the defendant. It shall be signed by one or more adult persons owning real property in the State. The Court or magistrate may require that justification of surety be furnished. The assessed value of the real property as shown on the County land books over and above all liens and encumbrances shall not be less than one-half the amount of the bail. Or, the recognizance may be signed by the defendant and a surety company authorized to do business in this State. If the offense is a misdemeanor, either the Court or magistrate may release the defendant on his own recognizance. An indigent person who the Court is satisfied will appear as required shall not be denied bail because of his inability to furnish recognizance.
(Passed 12-10-87)