United States District Court - Northern District of Illinois

General Rules

Rule 27

Rule 27 Approval Of Bonds By The Clerk

Except in criminal cases, or where another procedure is prescribed by law, the clerk may approve bonds without an order of court if (1) the amount of the bond has been fixed by a judge, by court rule or by statute and (2) the bond is secured by (a) the deposit of cash or obligations of the U.S., or (b) the guaranty of a corporate surety holding a certificate of authority from the Secretary of the Treasury, or (c) the guaranty of two qualified residents, and the written consent of all parties is attached to the instrument and affidavits of justification.