What information should be included on the receipt regarding the defendant?

• A. The defendant's nickname only
• B. Full name of the defendant and case number if available
• C. The defendant's address
• D. The court's docket number only

Answer: (B)

The main idea is precise identification and proper linkage of the transaction to the right case. A bond receipt should clearly identify who the defendant is, and tie that person to the specific case being charged. The best option lists the defendant’s full legal name and the case number if it’s available because that combination uniquely identifies the individual within the court system and connects the receipt to the correct court file.

Using a nickname alone can lead to confusion, since many people share similar or identical nicknames. An address isn’t necessary for identification on a receipt and can raise privacy concerns. Having only the court’s docket number don’t identify the person involved; the docket number identifies the case file, but without the defendant’s name, you can’t be sure which individual the bond or payment pertains to. Including the full name plus the case number provides clear, auditable linkage to both the person and the specific case.