The deadline to pay or post an appeal bond starts when the defendant receives notice of the amount owed after a mail plea.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not specified
• D. Only after appearance

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that the timing to post an appeal bond is driven by when the defendant actually learns the amount needed to appeal. If the plea was sent by mail, the court issues a notice stating the exact amount due for the appeal, and the countdown begins when the defendant receives that notice. This ensures both sides know the precise sum and the deadline to post the bond. Therefore, the deadline starts at receipt of the notice of the amount owed after a mail plea. The rule isn’t tied to the defendant’s appearance, and the answer isn’t left unspecified—the trigger is receipt of the notice detailing the amount.