South Carolina Waiver of Bond is a legal document that allows a court to waive the requirement of a bond for a defendant in a criminal case. This waiver relieves the defendant from having to post a bond as a condition of their release from jail. There are three types of South Carolina Waiver of Bond: the Personal Recognizance Bond, the Unsecured Bond, and the Surety Bond. The Personal Recognizance Bond allows the defendant to be released on their own recognizance, meaning they make a promise to the court to appear at all required court hearings and comply with all court orders and conditions set. The Unsecured Bond is a written promise to the court to pay an amount of money if the defendant fails to appear at court hearings or comply with court orders and conditions. The Surety Bond is a bond that is secured by a third party, usually a bail bond company, who promises to pay the amount of the bond if the defendant fails to comply with court orders or appear at court hearings.