Form and requisites of bail not taken in open court.

When not taken in open court, the undertaking of bail must be in writing, signed by the defendant and at least two sufficient sureties and approved by the court or officer taking the same, and may be substantially in the following form:

The State of ) We, A. B., C. D., and E. F. agree to pay to the State of Alabama) Alabama ______ dollars (the sum prescribed by the court _____ County) or officer) unless the said A. B.appears at the next session

of the ____ court of ____ County, and from session to

session thereafter until discharged by law, to answer a

criminal prosecution for the offense of _____ (specifying

the particular offense with which he is charged.)

(Signed) A.B.

C.D.

E.F.

(Code 1852, §688; Code 1867, §4239; Code 1876, §4847; Code 1886, §4420; Code 1896, §4362; Code 1907, §6342; Code 1923, §3375; Code 1940, T. 15, §200; Acts 1949, No. 199, p. 230.)