Local Rule Rule 65.1: Bonds and Security
D. Me. — Civil rule
Rule 65.1 Bonds and Security
(a) Approval by Clerk The Clerk is authorized to approve the form of and the sureties on all required bonds and undertakings, and any security permitted by law to be offered in lieu of sureties. The Court on its own or by motion may suspend, alter, or rescind the Clerk's action.
(b) Court Officers as Sureties No Marshal, member of the bar, or employee or officer of this Court will be approved as surety.
(c) Bond Amount Unless the Court directs otherwise, a bond or other security staying execution of a money judgment must include the following amounts:
(1) the judgment amount;
(2) an additional 10% of the judgment amount to cover interest and any award of damages for delay; and
(3) $500 to cover costs.