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1. I paid a cash bond for my relative, how do I get it refunded to me?

If the cash bond deposit was paid after 8/31/11, the case has been disposed and the terms of the bond have been satisfied, the person listed on the cash bond receipt can be refunded. See steps above or contact Bookkeeping at 210-335-2483 or 210-335-1246 for information.

2. Why was my cash bond deposit refunded to the defendant if I paid it?

Prior to H.B. 1658, any cash funds deposited before 9/1/11 shall be receipted by the officer and be refunded to the defendant.

3. I lost my cash bond receipt, what do I do now?

You will need to complete an “Affidavit To Request Cash Bond”. Please contact Bookkeeping at 210-335-2483 for information.

4. How do I request a copy of all funds currently on deposit?

Our office can provide a list of all funds resulting from cash bond deposits, condemnation, civil, and probate proceedings. If you would like a list, please submit an open records request to 210-335-2106.

5. My cash bond receipt contains an error, what can I do?

Please contact Bookkeeping at 210-0335-2483 or 210-335-1246 and describe your issue so that we can have it corrected before we begin the cash bond refund process.

6. I paid a cash bond and the case is disposed but I live outside of Bexar County, how do I obtain it?

We can process your cash bond refund request via email. You will need to complete an “Affidavit To Request Cash Bond”. Please contact Bookkeeping 210-335-2483 or 210-335-1246 for more information.

7. What is the status of my refund check?

Please contact our office at 210-335-2483 or 210-335-1246 with details of your request, such as case number or payable name. We can provide a certified mail tracking number as well.

8. How long will it take before I can receive my money?

The normal processing time for all checks disbursed is up to 15 business days.

9. Can I request my money be transferred to my bank account instead of a check?

No, you will receive a check from the Bexar County Clerk’s Office.

10. My check was less than what was deposited, why is that?

Please note an administrative expense shall be deducted from each withdrawal, depending on the type of withdrawal. The deduction is not optional. It is required by Local Government Code § 117.054 and § 117.055.

11. I would like to assign my cash bond refund to someone else, how can I do that?

You will need to complete an “Assignment of Cash Bond” and submit it with your cash bond refund request. Please refer to the Cash Bond Refunds page for the process to assign your refund to someone else. Please contact our office at 210-335-2483 or 210-335-1246 for instructions.

12. Can I request that my refund check be mailed to me?

Yes. For all cash bond refund checks, please use the “Affidavit to Request Cash Bond” form; and for all other registry refund checks, use the “Affidavit to Withdraw Funds” form. Once completed, mail it to our office at: Bexar County Clerk’s Office Attn: Bookkeeping Dept. 100 Dolorosa St. 104, San Antonio, Texas 78205