The Maryland Affidavit of Bail Bondsman is a document used in the state of Maryland to provide surety for a criminal defendant released on bail. The affidavit is completed by the bail bondsman and provides evidence that the defendant is financially responsible for their own actions. The affidavit is signed by the bondsman and the defendant, and must be approved by the court before the defendant is released from custody. The two most common types of Maryland Affidavit of Bail Bondsman are the Individual Surety Affidavit and the Corporate Surety Affidavit. The Individual Surety Affidavit is used when the defendant has a sufficient financial resource to pay the required bail amount. The Corporate Surety Affidavit is used when the bail amount is too high for the defendant to pay on their own, and a third party, such as a bail bonds company, will guarantee payment of the bail amount. Both forms of the affidavit must be approved by the court in order for the defendant to be released from custody.