Bail Motion

Your Name &address Defendant, Pro Se In The ______ Court

State of ___________ Vs.

Case Number

Your name Emergency Motion for Release on Own Recognizance or reduced Bail Comes now, (YOUR NAME) and motions the court as follows: I am a citizen of the United States and the defendant in the above entitled cause. I have apparently been accused of a crime. I have lived and worked in the community for (state how long). I have never failed to appear in an y court proceeding ever. I have no criminal record and have a fulltime job to support myself and family. I urge the court to eliminate a money bail requirement promising to appear at all future proceedings as I have today. In the alternative I beg the court to reduce the bail to something manageable. I will need any money for legal assistance so I may vigorously defend myself in court. I look forward to quickly clearing my name and reputation. Respectfully submitted this ___day of ____, 2____ John Q. Accused