AO 99 (Rev. 01/09 Appearance Bond of Witness UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT for the __________ District of __________ United States of America v. Defendant ) ) ) ) ) Case No. APPEARANCE BOND OF WITNESS (Name of witness) is to appear as a witness in the above case. To insure the attendance of the witness, we jointly and severally agree to forfeit the following property to the United States of America if this witness fails to appear as required for any court proceeding or fails to comply with any conditions of release set by the court considering this matter (describe property and any claim, lien, mortgage, or other encumbrance on it): Ownership. We declare under penalty of perjury that we are this property’s sole owners and that it is not subject to any claim, lien, mortgage, or other encumbrance except as disclosed above. We promise not to sell, mortgage, or otherwise encumber the property, or do anything to reduce its value while this agreement is in effect. We deposit with the court the following ownership documents, including any encumbrance documents (list all documents and submit as attachments): Surety Information. We understand that the court and the United States of America will rely on the surety information in approving this agreement. Conditions of Release. We state that we have either read all court-ordered conditions of release imposed on the witness or had them explained to us. Continuing Agreement. Unless the court orders otherwise, this agreement remains in effect during any appeal or other review until the witness has satisfied all court notices, orders, and conditions. Exoneration of Sureties. This agreement is satisfied and ends if the witness satisfies all court notices, orders, and conditions. Forfeiture. If the witness fails to obey all conditions of release, court notices, and orders to appear, the court will immediately order the property forfeited and on motion of the United States of America may order a judgment of forfeiture against the signing parties and their representatives, jointly and severally, including interest and costs. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com Page 2 AO 99 (Rev. 01/09 Appearance Bond of Witness I swear under penalty of perjury that the above information is true and agree to the conditions of this agreement. Date: Witness’s signature City and state: Property owner’s printed name Property owner’s signature Property owner’s printed name Property owner’s signature Property owner’s printed name Property owner’s signature Sworn and signed before me. CLERK OF COURT Date: Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk Approved. Date: Judge’s signature American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com