An Immigration ICE Bond is a form of a financial guarantee issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to ensure that a person detained for immigration violations appears for all their scheduled court hearings. The bond usually ranges from $1,500 to $25,000, depending on the individual’s criminal history, flight risk, and other mitigating factors. When an ICE bond is posted, the funds are held in an account managed by ICE and returned to the original payer if the person complies with their court dates. However, if they fail to appear, the money used to secure their release will be forfeited and may be utilized to cover any legal costs related to their detainment.
It is important to note that individuals released on an immigration bond will still have proceedings pending against them before an immigration court. They must adhere to all conditions stipulated in the bond agreement or risk being returned into custody. Additionally, individuals released on an ICE bond must attend any future hearings scheduled concerning their case— including but not limited to Master Calendar Hearings, Merits Hearings, Featured Hearings, Cancellation of Removal Hearings, or Detainee Reviews. Failure to comply can lead to further enforcement action from ICE and potential fines or jail time for contempt of court charges.