Forms of Pretrial Release (Adult Defendants)

As amended through June 18, 2024

A. Release on a written promise to appear.

B. Release on unsecured bond.

C. Release to the custody of a designated person or organization agreeing to supervise the defendant.

D. Pretrial House Arrest with electronic monitoring as provided for in G.S. 15A-531 (5a). and as authorized by G.S. 15A-535(b).

E. Release on a bail bond (which term includes secured appearance bond, whether secured by a cash deposit, mortgage, or at least one solvent surety).

A citation is a criminal process, per G. S. 15A-302. It is not a form of release.

Persons charged with crimes allegedly committed while (a) still residing in, (b) subsequent to escape or unauthorized absence from, an involuntary commitment in a mental health facility designated or licensed by the NC DHHS shall not be entitled to bail if their commitment is determined to still be valid by the judicial official authorized to determine the condition of pretrial release. Such person shall be returned to the facility in which they were residing at the time of the alleged crime or escape/unauthorized absence therefrom pending further proceedings.

Adopted September 25, 2023, effective 10/1/2023.