# The Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Section 445: Deposit instead of recognizance

- Act: The Code of Criminal Procedure Act (Act 2 of 1974)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/code-criminal-procedure-act/section/445/

## Text

When any person is required by any Court or officer to execute a bond with or without sureties, such Court or officer may, except in the case of a bond for good behaviour, permit him to deposit a sum of money or Government promissory notes to such amount as the Court or officer may fix in lieu of executing such bond.

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