Indiana Appearance Bond of Witness is a type of surety bond that guarantees a witness in a criminal or civil case will appear in court. This bond is required by the court and is typically posted by the defendant or someone acting on behalf of the defendant. The bond amount is determined by the court, but typically ranges from $500 to $5,000. In Indiana, the Appearance Bond of Witness is known as a Witness Recognizance Bond and must be secured by the defendant, or someone acting on behalf of the defendant. The bond must be accepted and approved by the court prior to the witness’s appearance in court. There are two types of Indiana Appearance Bond of Witness: criminal and civil. A criminal bond is usually posted by the defendant or someone acting on behalf of the defendant to ensure that a witness in a criminal case will appear in court. A civil bond is usually posted by the plaintiff or someone acting on behalf of the plaintiff to ensure that a witness in a civil case will appear in court. In either case, the bond is executed as a written agreement between the defendant/plaintiff and the surety company guaranteeing that the witness will appear in court.