In the judicial process, particularly in New Jersey, when an individual is charged with a crime and faces bail restrictions, a crucial document comes into play - the Nj Bail Source Inquiry Questionnaire. Established under the New Jersey Statutes Annotated (N.J.S.A.) 2A:162-13, this comprehensive form is a mandatory requirement that aims to ensure transparency and legality in the bail process. Designed to guard against illicit funds entering the bail system, the form necessitates the provision of detailed information about the defendant, including employment history, personal details like social security number and residence while on bail, and specifics regarding the bail amount. Furthermore, it extends to encompass details about any obligors, indemnifiers, or individuals posting cash bail or securing a bond on behalf of the defendant. This encompasses a meticulous account of the contribution towards the bail or bond, including the amount, source of the funds or property, and the relationship of the contributors to the defendant. This form acts as a safeguard mechanism, ensuring that all parties involved in the bail process are scrutinized and that the funds used have been obtained through lawful means. It is a legal instrument that balances the right to bail with due scrutiny to prevent financial crimes, making it an essential thread in the fabric of New Jersey's commitment to a transparent criminal justice system.
Question | Answer |
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Form Name | Nj Bail Source Form |
Form Length | 8 pages |
Fillable? | No |
Fillable fields | 0 |
Avg. time to fill out | 2 min |
Other names | questionnaire sources, new jersey source, bail source, nj bail form |
Bail Source Inquiry Questionnaire
Pursuant to N .J .S .A . 2A:162
Attorney General form P.L. 2007, c. 46 |
Defendant’s Name: |
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I. INFORMATION ON DEFENDANT
NAME OF DEFENDANT FOR W HOM BAIL OR BOND IS POSTED:
Defendant’s Date of Birth: |
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Defendant’s Social Security Number: |
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Bail Amount: |
ADDRESS WHERE DEFENDANT WILL LIVE WHILE ON BAIL:
DEFENDANT’S EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (Last 3 years): |
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Attorney General form P.L. 2007, c. 46 |
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II. INFORMATION ON INDIVIDUALS POSTING BAIL
Instruction: Defendant must provide information on all individuals contributing to anything of value to be used to post cash bail or secure the surety or bail bond (including defendant) and all individuals contributing to posting money to secure a bond. Fill in a separate box for each individual.
LIST NAME, ADDRESS, CONTACT INFORMATION, RELATIONSHIP, AND AMOUNT OF MONEY OR PROPERTY POSTED:
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INDICATE FROM WHAT SOURCE THE PERSON LISTED ABOVE OBTAINED THE MONEY OR PROPERTY POSTED FOR BAIL OR FOR SECURING A BOND:
Name of Bank |
City and State |
Savings Account
Checking Account
Credit Card Advancement
Investment Account
Other
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Cash (for posting bail or securing bond) |
MUST COMPLETE SECTION IV. (Page 6) |
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Attorney General form P.L. 2007, c. 46 |
Defendant’s Name: |
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Complaint/Warrant Numbers: |
LIST NAME, ADDRESS, CONTACT INFORMATION, RELATIONSHIP, AND AMOUNT OF MONEY OR PROPERTY POSTED:
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Relationship to |
Amount of Money |
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Name |
Address |
Telephone |
posted for bail or to |
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Defendant |
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secure bond |
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INDICATE FROM WHAT SOURCE EACH PERSON LISTED ABOVE OBTAINED THE MONEY OR PROPERTY POSTED FOR BAIL OR FOR SECURING A BOND:
Name of Bank |
City and State |
Savings Account
Checking Account
Credit Card Advancement
Investment Account
Other
Cash (for pending bond or securing bond) MUST COMPLETE SECTION IV. (Page 6)
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Attorney General form P.L. 2007, c. 46 |
Defendant’s Name: |
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Complaint/Warrant Numbers: |
LIST NAME, ADDRESS, CONTACT INFORMATION, RELATIONSHIP, AND AMOUNT OF MONEY OR PROPERTY POSTED:
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Relationship to |
Amount of Money |
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Name |
Address |
Telephone |
posted for bail or to |
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Defendant |
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secure bond |
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INDICATE FROM WHAT SOURCE EACH PERSON LISTED ABOVE OBTAINED THE MONEY OR PROPERTY POSTED FOR BAIL OR FOR SECURING A BOND:
Name of Bank |
City and State |
Savings Account
Checking Account
Credit Card Advancement
Investment Account
Other
Cash (for pending bond or securing bond) MUST COMPLETE SECTION IV. (Page 6)
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Attorney General form P.L. 2007, c. 46 |
Defendant’s Name: |
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Complaint/Warrant Numbers: |
III. INFORMATION OF BAIL BOND COMPANY
Instruction: Attach any and all documents related to the securing of bail including, but not limited to, Bail Agreements, Receipts, Copies of checks, Promissory Notes, Employment and Income Verification documents, Property Checks and Appraisals.
NAME OF BAIL BOND COMPANY POSTING BOND:
Address / Phone:
Contact Person:
License / Registration Number:
I certify that the information contained in this document is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge under penalty of perjury.
Defendant’s Signature
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Attorney General form P.L. 2007, c. 46 |
Defendant’s Name: |
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Complaint/Warrant Numbers: |
IV. SOURCE OF CASH BAIL FORM
Instruction: Defendant must provide information on all individuals contributing to posting cash bail (including defendant) and all individuals contributing to posting cash to secure a bond. As to each individual, provide the following:
1. Employer information and annual salary including wages or income as an independent contractor or cash worker for the last 3 years:
2. All monetary gifts received for the last 3 years including amount and source:
3. List all forms of public assistance (city, county, State, Federal) you have applied for or received either for yourself or for any dependent member of your household:
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Attorney General form P.L. 2007, c. 46 |
Defendant’s Name: |
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4. List all sources of rental income you have received for the last 3 years including the address of the leasehold:
5. All jurisdictions (city, State, Federal) to which you filed income tax returns for the last 3 years:
6. List all forms of real property in which you hold an interest as a deed holder, mortgagor or mortgagee, lessor or lessee:
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Attorney General form P.L. 2007, c. 46 |
Defendant’s Name: |
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7. List all judgments/liens filed against you or any real property in which you have an interest as identified in 6, above:
8. List all creditors to whom/which you have made application for the extension of credit in the past 3 years:
I certify that the information contained in this document is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge under penalty of perjury.
Defendant’s Signature
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