A Connecticut Appearance Bond is a type of surety bond that is used to guarantee that a person will appear in court in the state of Connecticut when required. The bond is typically issued by a surety company, such as an insurance company, and is usually required by a court or judge as a condition of release for someone who has been charged with a crime. The bond guarantees that the defendant will attend all court appearances, trials and other proceedings related to their case. There are two types of Connecticut Appearance Bonds: the Criminal Appearance Bond and the Civil Appearance Bond. The Criminal Appearance Bond is used in cases involving a criminal offense, while the Civil Appearance Bond is used in civil cases.