Gustafson v. State

CROSS, Chief Judge.

Appellant-defendant, James E. Gustaf-son, appeals an order denying refund of a cash appearance bond. We reverse.

Defendant was charged with possession of marijuana. He deposited $750 cash bail with the Brevard County Sheriff on January 13, 1969, executing a form entitled CASH APPEARANCE BOND (Sheriff’s Form 57-10 Rev.). At the bottom of this form appears the following provision, which was signed by defendant:

“I, the depositor, hereby authorize the deduction of court fines and costs, if any, from the Cash Bond.

/s/ Tames E. Gustafson

Depositor’s Signature”

Trial was held by the…