A New York Appearance Bond is a type of surety bond that is required when a person is released from jail to guarantee their appearance in court when ordered to do so. It is a guarantee that the defendant will appear in court on the agreed upon date and time. There are two types of New York Appearance Bonds: Criminal Appearance Bonds and Civil Appearance Bonds. Criminal Appearance Bonds are issued in criminal cases and guarantee the defendant's appearance in criminal court proceedings. Civil Appearance Bonds are issued in civil cases and guarantee the defendant's appearance in civil court proceedings.