IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE [COUNTY or CITY] OF ___,

STATE OF MISSOURI [AT _____ (city)]

STATE OF MISSOURI,
Plaintiff,
vs.
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Defendant.

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Case No.
Div. No.
Judge

DEFENDANT [NAME]S MOTION FOR BOND REDUCTION

COMES NOW defendant [name], by and through counsel, and respectfully moves this Court for
a reduction in bond. Defendant states:
1. Defendant [name] is currently incarcerated in the County jail arising from [reason in jail].
2. Defendant [name] is currently incarcerated on a [amount of money] cash only bond, and does
not have sufficient resources to post a _______ [amount of money] cash bond.
3. Defendant [name] does have the resources to post a [amount of money] dollar ($) surety bond.
4. Defendant [name] is not a flight risk, and does not present a serious risk that he/she will
obstruct or attempt to obstruct justice, or threaten, injure or intimidate or attempt to threaten
injure, or intimidate the public.
5. [State reasons for bond reduction.]
WHEREFORE, defendant [name] prays that the Court enter its Order reducing defendants bond
to [amount of bond], imposing such conditions as the Court deems appropriate to reasonably
assure the appearance of the defendant, and the safety of any other person and the community;
and for such other relief as the Court deems just and proper.
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Dated: __________

Respectfully submitted,
____________________
[signature]
[typed name and state bar number]

[firm name, if applicable]

[mailing address]
[phone number]
[fax number]
[e-mail address]
Attorney for Defendant
[name]

[Attach Certificate of Service.]