Lost at trial and planning to appeal? A supersedeas bond can keep the other side from collecting on the judgment while your appeal moves forward. DDD Dallas Bail Bonds writes appeal bonds for Dallas County and the surrounding area, and we answer the phone 24/7.
What Is a Supersedeas Bond?
A supersedeas bond is a court-approved surety bond that stays, or pauses, the enforcement of a civil judgment during an appeal. If you lose the appeal, the bond backs the judgment. If you win, the bond is released. It is sometimes called an appeal bond or a stay bond.
This is not the same as a bail bond. Bail bonds secure a person’s release from jail in a criminal case. A supersedeas bond is a civil filing. If you are trying to get someone out of custody right now, start with our felony bail bonds, misdemeanor bail bonds, or federal bail bond services pages, or call us.
Who Needs a Supersedeas Bond?
- Businesses appealing a money judgment who want to protect assets and operations while the appeal is pending.
- Individuals facing a civil judgment they plan to appeal.
- Attorneys who need a reliable surety partner to meet a filing deadline for a client.
How the Process Works
- Call us with the details. The judgment amount, the court, and the cause number.
- We review and quote. We confirm the bond amount required and the premium, and tell you what collateral, if any, is needed.
- Paperwork and underwriting. You sign the application and indemnity agreement. We prepare the bond.
- Filing. The bond is filed with the court so the stay can take effect. Your attorney will advise on timing and filing requirements.
A Simple Way to Think About the Cost
Think of the premium as a fee, not a deposit. You pay a percentage of the bond amount to the surety, and that fee is generally not refundable. Collateral, if required, is held as security and returned when the bond is released. Because every judgment and every court is different, we do not publish a flat rate. Call (972) 900-7071 and we will give you a real number, not a range.
Why Dallas Appeals Need a Local Surety
Deadlines in appeals are strict, and a bond that is not accepted by the court on the first try costs you time you may not have. We work with Dallas County courts and clerks regularly and we know what they expect. Our Dallas office sits at 1114 N. Riverfront Blvd, and our Garland office is at 119 Main St. #C. Questions about how bonds work in general? See our FAQ.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a supersedeas bond?
A supersedeas bond (also called an appeal bond) is a surety bond filed with the court while you appeal a civil judgment. It asks the court to pause collection of the judgment until the appeal is decided.
Is a supersedeas bond the same as a bail bond?
No. A bail bond gets a person out of jail while a criminal case is pending. A supersedeas bond is civil: it protects the other side’s judgment while you appeal. We write both, but they work differently. If you need to get someone out of custody, see our felony or misdemeanor bail bond pages.
How much does a supersedeas bond cost?
The premium is a percentage of the bond amount, and the bond amount is set by the judgment and the court’s rules, so it varies case by case. Call us with the judgment amount and the court and we will quote it the same day.
Do I need collateral?
Often, yes. Because the surety is guaranteeing a judgment, larger bonds usually call for collateral and an indemnity agreement. We will tell you up front what your bond is likely to require.
How fast can a supersedeas bond be issued?
Appeal deadlines are short, so speed matters. Once we have the judgment, the court and cause number, and the bond amount, we move quickly. Call early rather than at the deadline.
Do you handle supersedeas bonds outside Dallas County?
Call us. We work with Dallas County courts every day, and we can tell you whether we can write a bond for another Texas court.
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