Western District of Texas

Cash Bail

When can I fill out an Application for Return of Cash Bail?

An Application for Return of Cash Bail can be filled out and submitted to the Clerk's Office at any time. However, the Application should not be submitted to the Court for consideration until after the Court has entered a judgment against the defendant or the case against the defendant has been dismissed. Moreover, the Court will not consider an Application for Return of Cash Bail until the judgment becomes final and the defendant has (1) either begun his/her term of Probation, or (2) has been delivered (or has voluntarily reported) to the Bureau of Prisons.