It is a bond that releases someone from jail (without having to pay a bail bondsman or put up cash). It is provided by Travis County and must be approved by a judge. There is a small fee (usually between $20 and $150) that must be paid within 7 days after the release. The amount of the fee will be notated on a yellow coupon that is included in the release paperwork.
Written by Charlie Roadman and available on Amazon, The Defendant's Guide explains how to work with your attorney, what the prosecutor and judge cares about, and what you should be doing while your case is pending.
The Insider's Guide is a comic book written by Charlie Roadman about Austin DWI charges. Read it here.
This is a 4-part podcast interview about Austin DWI charges. Charlie explains the Austin criminal justice system and what you can do to get the best result.