Louisiana Bond For Costs is a type of surety bond that provides financial protection for a party in a court case if the other party is unable to pay the court costs or legal fees. It is required by the state of Louisiana for anyone who files a civil lawsuit. There are two types of Louisiana Bond For Costs: Appearance Bond and Security Bond. Appearance Bond is a guarantee that the plaintiff will appear in court for any hearings associated with the case, while Security Bond is a guarantee that the plaintiff will pay both court costs and legal fees if the case is unsuccessful. The bond must be purchased from an authorized surety company, and the amount is based on the estimated amount of court costs and legal fees.