If a Columbus woman doesn’t show up for her next court hearing, she’ll have to pay the price.
In fact, she’ll have to pay $2.
LaFreda Shante Williams, 28, of 1109 9th Ave. N., was arrested on Monday and charged with two felony counts of uttering forgery. Municipal Court Judge Nicole Clinkscales released Williams on a $2 bond, the lowest possible amount. The $2 charge represents a $1 bond for each charge she faces.
While there are guidelines set for bonds, judges do have some discretion on the amount of bonds they order. Clinkscales was reportedly going to release Williams on a recognizance bond. However, since the charges are felonies, a dollar amount had to be set for her bond.
In the case of any bond, whether it be an appearance bond, a surety bond or a recognizance bond, the detainee is charged a $25 state fee, commonly referred to as a “lock up” fee.
Due to the fact that it was an appearance bond, Williams did not have to pay the $2.
Williams’ court date is set for Nov. 1.
Sarah Fowler covered crime, education and community related events for The Dispatch.
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