Indiana Appearance Bond is a type of surety bond that guarantees a defendant's appearance in court in the state of Indiana. It is also known as a bail bond, and is used when a court requires a defendant to post a bond in return for their release from jail prior to trial. The bond serves to ensure that the defendant appears at all court proceedings. It is typically posted by a bail bondsman, and the defendant is responsible for any costs associated with the bond. The primary types of Indiana Appearance Bond include: Criminal Appearance Bond, Felony Appearance Bond, and Misdemeanor Appearance Bond.