If a court asked you for a bond, it helps to know there are two main families: fiduciary bonds and judicial bonds. They do different jobs. Knowing which you need helps you move faster.

Fiduciary bonds

Fiduciary bonds are for people the court trusts to manage money or property for someone else. Executors and administrators handling an estate need one. So do guardians and conservators caring for a child or an adult who cannot manage their own affairs. The bond protects the people in their care.

Judicial bonds

Judicial bonds are for people involved in a lawsuit. The most common is an appeal bond, posted by the losing side so it can appeal and delay paying a judgment. Others include injunction and replevin bonds. These protect the other party in the case.

How they differ in practice

Fiduciary bonds are usually priced around half a percent of the bond amount, and most do not need collateral. Judicial bonds, especially large appeal bonds, are often bigger and may require collateral like cash or a letter of credit.

The common thread: speed

Both families share one thing. A judge usually wants the bond in place before things move forward. That is why court bonds need to move fast.

Get it done on time

Tell us the bond name and amount from your court order, and send a short application. Junno Surety can often issue court bonds the same day, so your case stays on schedule. If collateral is needed, we will explain it clearly up front.

Related guide: Read the Court Bond guide.