Nebraska Appeal Recognizance is a bond posted by an appellant to guarantee his or her appearance at an appellate hearing. This bond is required by the Nebraska Supreme Court or the Court of Appeals and must be posted in order to appeal a conviction. It is also referred to as a "supersedes bond" or an "appeal bond." There are two types of Nebraska Appeal Recognizance: civil and criminal. The civil Appeal Recognizance is used when a civil case is being appealed and the criminal Appeal Recognizance is used when a criminal case is being appealed. The amount of the bond is determined by the court and must be sufficient to cover the costs of the appeal, including any fines, restitution, or attorney's fees. The bond is posted with a licensed surety bond company, which must be approved by the court. The bond is released when the appeal is completed and the court's judgment is satisfied.