SB350 Summary

• Changes bail bond filing fee assessment from "each bond executed" to "each defendant," reducing fees when multiple charges arise from the same incident
• Permits filing fees to be paid using business check, money order, or cash, and allows sureties to pay the bail bond posting fee simultaneously
• Establishes $35 filing fee per defendant with collection by either the bond official or court clerk within specified timeframes
• Imposes minimum $500 fine plus filing fee for non-payment within 30 days, with potential revocation of bonding authority for professional surety companies and bail companies
• Takes effect on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor