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Norwalk Bail Bonds

Station operations. County custody. Separate court records.

After a Norwalk arrest, identify the agency and booking record before choosing a destination. The sheriff’s station on Civic Center Drive and courthouse on Norwalk Boulevard serve different purposes. Verify current custody through the relevant agency or county record, then use the case type, department and appearance notice to confirm court instructions.

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01 / The Set Free difference

Why choose Set Free Bail Bonds in Norwalk?

Clear answers. Personal guidance. A better way forward.

When someone you care about is arrested in Norwalk, clear information helps you make informed decisions. This guide brings custody resources, financial questions and the bond process together; case-specific assistance and terms require direct confirmation.

Norwalk custody information

The county inmate search is a custody resource, not a courthouse-assignment tool. A missing or changing result does not by itself prove release. Confirm identifying information and ask the relevant agency about the current record.

  • Collect the identifiersWrite down the full legal name, date of birth if known, booking number and agency shown on the paperwork. Keep the time of the latest update so relatives do not mistake an older location for current housing.
  • Check the relevant official resourceUse Norwalk Sheriff’s Station as an agency contact when it matches the arrest information. Compare that information with the official county inmate search. Ask the current custodian to resolve conflicting locations rather than assuming a transfer route.
  • Verify the next destinationConfirm the purpose and location of the next step: a custody inquiry, a potential bond transaction, a release pickup or a court appearance. Each requires its own instructions; a station address does not answer all four questions.
Agency first

Use Norwalk Sheriff’s Station when it matches the arrest record; confirm the current custodian.

Separate custody and court records

The official clerk selector lists civil, criminal and mental-health service codes for Norwalk Courthouse. Those categories explain why a courthouse name alone does not tell a family which counter or proceeding is relevant. A criminal case number and appearance notice are more specific than a city search result. Confirm the case type, department and date through court materials; a mental-health service listing does not establish a person’s custody classification, diagnosis or eligibility for a particular release process.

  • Civic Center Drive and Norwalk Boulevard differNorwalk Sheriff’s Station is listed at 12335 Civic Center Dr.; Norwalk Courthouse is listed at 12720 Norwalk Blvd. These are different public resources, even though both use Norwalk addresses. The station’s main telephone is (562) 863-8711. Ask custody questions through the agency or current custodian, and direct hearing-location questions to the official court record. Do not send a family to the courthouse merely because it is a recognizable local government building.
Case notice controls

A nearby courthouse is not automatically the assigned court.

Review the complete bond obligation

When monetary bail applies, the court’s bail and the surety premium are different figures. Ask for the applicable filed rate and full agreement before committing.

  • Initial payment versus totalAn initial payment, if agreed, does not erase the balance.
  • Signers and collateralReview indemnity, security and ongoing obligations; no program is promised.
Illustration only

The cost examples below are education, not a Set Free quote or approved payment offer.

Prepare a Norwalk inquiry

Bring the latest Norwalk Sheriff’s Station information together with your contact details and any court notice. Unknown booking details can remain unknown.

  • Full legal nameUse the spelling in the arrest record; birth date or age can help if known.
  • Private contact requestThe shared form sends an inquiry only when submitted; it does not search official custody records.
No presumed outcome

A request for contact does not confirm assistance, approval or release.

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02 / Five stages

How bail bonds work in Norwalk

From booking to the next step.

  1. Stage 1 of 5

    Identify the agency

    Begin with the agency named in the arrest information. Norwalk Sheriff’s Station is the local resource described here, not proof that every arrest in Norwalk is processed there.

  2. Stage 2 of 5

    Confirm current custody

    Use the booking identifier to check the current official custody record. If results are absent or inconsistent, ask the relevant agency for clarification; do not treat a search failure as a release notice.

  3. Stage 3 of 5

    Check release eligibility

    Ask the current custodian and counsel about the person’s actual release conditions and any unresolved holds. An arrest location or listed bail amount alone is not a guarantee that a bond will secure release.

  4. Stage 4 of 5

    Review any proposed agreement

    Before signing a bond agreement, request the applicable written terms, total premium, payment obligations and any collateral requirements. This guide quotes no rate and makes no financing or eligibility promise.

  5. Stage 5 of 5

    Confirm pickup and court obligations

    Verify release instructions directly with the custodian and keep the court’s appearance notice. Confirm the courthouse, department and date separately; neither an agency webpage nor a city guide replaces the case record.

General education, not legal advice or a release-time guarantee. Eligibility and conditions depend on the case.

03 / Bail bond services

Bail bond services in Norwalk

Different situations. One clearer way forward.

Prepare a case-specific inquiry with the information you have. These categories explain questions to ask—not confirmed Set Free offerings. Assistance, availability and agreement terms require direct confirmation.

Arrest & Booking Assistance

Ask what information is needed after an arrest: the booking record, current custody location and the next step. Confirm whether case-specific assistance is available.

Useful starting detail

Have the legal name, arresting agency and booking number ready, if known. An earlier booking does not establish current housing.

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Felony & Misdemeanor Bail Bond Inquiries

Ask whether a commercial bond is an option for the recorded case. Eligibility, documentation and release requirements can differ; no offense category guarantees bond availability.

Before arranging a bond

Verify the current release decision and any conditions with the responsible court or agency.

Understand felony bail requirements

Warrant & Court-Related Bail Questions

Identify outstanding warrants, holds, probation restrictions and court requirements before asking about a bond. A bond cannot remove a warrant or override a judicial order.

Keep the court notice

Ask counsel or the responsible court which order controls release. Existing restrictions may require separate review.

Understand missed-court warrants

Bail Bond Application & Co-Signer Guidance

If a bond is available, ask which application documents and signers are needed. Review each person’s responsibilities before signing and keep copies of the agreement.

Prepare—not presume approval

Gather available identity, booking and court details. Review premium and collateral questions in the separate cost guide.

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04 / Financial clarity

How much do bail bonds cost in Norwalk?

Know the premium. Understand the payment. Review your options.

A Norwalk arrest location does not create a special premium rate. Review the applicable filed premium, total obligation and any agreed initial payment separately from court bail. Examples are hypothetical, not Set Free pricing or financing approval.

Illustrative bail bond costs in Norwalk

Illustrative premiums using a hypothetical 10% rate.

Bail amountIllustrative 10% premium
$10,000$1,000
$20,000$2,000
$50,000$5,000
$75,000$7,500
$100,000$10,000

Examples assume a 10% premium for illustration. The actual premium must be determined using the applicable rate and agreement. Additional legally permitted transaction expenses may apply. These are mathematical examples, not confirmed Set Free premium quotes.

Bail amount
The monetary bail figure established under the applicable court or release process.
Bond premium
The amount charged by the bail bond agency under the applicable premium terms.
Initial payment
Any agreed amount due initially toward the applicable financial obligation. An initial payment does not automatically represent the full cost.

How is the bond premium calculated?

California bail sureties file premium rates with the Department of Insurance. CDI identifies 10% as the most common rate—not a universal legal requirement—and notes that negotiated rebates may be lawful. Confirm the applicable rate and full premium for the proposed agreement.

Ask which premium rate applies to the proposed bond.

How much is due upfront?

An initial payment and the total financial obligation are different amounts. If a payment arrangement is actually available, obtain its terms in writing. The remaining balance may still be owed under the agreement; no Set Free financing offer is confirmed here.

Ask for the initial payment, remaining balance, and payment dates in writing.

Will collateral or a co-signer be required?

Requirements depend on the proposed bond arrangement and underwriting decisions. Collateral may secure obligations; a co-signer may take on payment or indemnity responsibilities. Review the security requirements and each signer’s obligations before agreeing—approval without collateral is not promised.

Understand what security or financial guarantees are required before signing.

Is the bail bond premium refundable?

Premiums are generally nonrefundable once earned, including when charges are dropped, subject to applicable legal exceptions. Collateral is separate from the premium. Its return follows applicable bond exoneration and settlement requirements; confirm any outstanding obligations and the return terms.

Ask which payments are refundable and when any collateral can be returned.
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05 / Official custody resources

Norwalk detention & custody resources

Confirm the agency. Verify current housing.

The county inmate search is a custody resource, not a courthouse-assignment tool. A missing or changing result does not by itself prove release. Confirm identifying information and ask the relevant agency about the current record.

Sheriff’s station custody resource

Norwalk Sheriff’s Station is the station resource for this guide, not a city-operated municipal jail. Its contact page does not identify every individual’s current housing; verify the booking and receiving agency.

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Related county custody facilities

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Countywide directory

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  1. Collect the identifiers

    Write down the full legal name, date of birth if known, booking number and agency shown on the paperwork. Keep the time of the latest update so relatives do not mistake an older location for current housing.

  2. Check the relevant official resource

    Use Norwalk Sheriff’s Station as an agency contact when it matches the arrest information. Compare that information with the official county inmate search. Ask the current custodian to resolve conflicting locations rather than assuming a transfer route.

  3. Verify the next destination

    Confirm the purpose and location of the next step: a custody inquiry, a potential bond transaction, a release pickup or a court appearance. Each requires its own instructions; a station address does not answer all four questions.

City booking ≠ current county housing

The county inmate search is a custody resource, not a courthouse-assignment tool. A missing or changing result does not by itself prove release. Confirm identifying information and ask the relevant agency about the current record.

Official Norwalk Sheriff’s Station resource

Related Los Angeles County custody resources

These facilities are outside Norwalk. Inclusion does not establish anyone’s location, an automatic transfer or agency service coverage.

Inmate Reception Center

County Intake / Processing
Operating agency
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Location
Los Angeles
450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Facility role
Intake and temporary holding center; LASD marks this location as having no public visiting.
View facility details

Record sources reviewed . Listed in BSCC open-facilities inventory (internal heading 2026-10-19; posted filename 2026-10-26). This verifies detention inventory membership, not same-day operation. County housing populations additionally documented for April–June 2026, not October 26.

Official LASD facility guidance

Men’s Central Jail

County Jail
Operating agency
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Location
Los Angeles
441 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Facility role
County jail housing location on Bauchet Street, with public and professional visiting guidance.
View facility details

Record sources reviewed . Listed in BSCC open-facilities inventory (internal heading 2026-10-19; posted filename 2026-10-26). This verifies detention inventory membership, not same-day operation. County housing populations additionally documented for April–June 2026, not October 26.

Official LASD facility guidance

Twin Towers Correctional Facility

County Jail
Operating agency
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Location
Los Angeles
450 Bauchet Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Facility role
County correctional housing complex separately listed from the neighboring reception center.
View facility details

Record sources reviewed . Listed in BSCC open-facilities inventory (internal heading 2026-10-19; posted filename 2026-10-26). This verifies detention inventory membership, not same-day operation. County housing populations additionally documented for April–June 2026, not October 26.

Official LASD facility guidance
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06 / Official court information

Norwalk courthouses & court information

Know where to go.

Los Angeles Superior Court / Norwalk

Norwalk Courthouse

12720 Norwalk Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650

The official clerk selector lists civil, criminal and mental-health service codes for Norwalk Courthouse. Those categories explain why a courthouse name alone does not tell a family which counter or proceeding is relevant. A criminal case number and appearance notice are more specific than a city search result. Confirm the case type, department and date through court materials; a mental-health service listing does not establish a person’s custody classification, diagnosis or eligibility for a particular release process.

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Civic Center Drive and Norwalk Boulevard differ

Norwalk Sheriff’s Station is listed at 12335 Civic Center Dr.; Norwalk Courthouse is listed at 12720 Norwalk Blvd. These are different public resources, even though both use Norwalk addresses. The station’s main telephone is (562) 863-8711. Ask custody questions through the agency or current custodian, and direct hearing-location questions to the official court record. Do not send a family to the courthouse merely because it is a recognizable local government building.

Officially listed court services

  • Civil cases
  • Criminal cases
  • Mental health
Official Court Classifications
CIV
Civil cases
CRM
Criminal cases
MH
Mental health
Official court appointment scheduler (lists service codes; not a courthouse directory)

Confirm the courthouse, department, appearance date and instructions from the actual case notice. The arrest city does not automatically determine court assignment.

Official courthouse locationOfficial criminal court information

07 / Preparation checklist

What you need to get started with a Norwalk bail bond

Start with what you know.

You do not need every detail before asking for guidance. Keep sensitive records private; these checkboxes mark only what you already have.

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08 / California legal context

Common criminal charges & bail considerations in Norwalk

Understand the charge. Know what may affect release.

Educational reference categories—not a ranking of local arrests or legal advice. Confirm the actual subsection, case classification, court requirements and any holds; a charge alone does not determine release.

California legal reference

DUI allegations

Different DUI theories require the actual allegation and subsection—not just an arrest description.

VC §23152(a)Alcohol impairment

Driving under the influence of alcohol.

Vehicle Code §23152(a) — official text
VC §23152(b)Specified blood-alcohol level

Driving with 0.08 percent or more alcohol by weight in the blood; other subsections address drug and combined impairment.

Vehicle Code §23152(b) — official text
Release considerations

Verify any injury allegation, prior record and current court conditions. A DUI label alone does not establish eligibility or release requirements.

DUI Bail Bonds in California
California legal reference

Domestic violence allegations

Domestic battery and corporal injury are distinct offenses with different statutory elements.

PC §243(e)(1)Domestic battery

Battery against a person within the relationships specified in this provision; it does not require the traumatic condition described in section 273.5.

Penal Code §243(e)(1) — official text
PC §273.5Corporal injury

Willfully inflicting corporal injury resulting in a traumatic condition on a person in a specified intimate relationship, including the other parent of the offender’s child.

Penal Code §273.5 — official text
Release considerations

Confirm the exact allegation and any required judicial review. Protective orders and contact restrictions remain separate from a bail bond.

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Drug-related allegations

Covered substances and alleged conduct matter. Simple possession is not possession for sale, sale or transportation for sale.

H&S §11350(a)Specified controlled-substance possession

Possession of the controlled substances covered by this provision, subject to its authorization and prescription exceptions.

Health & Safety Code §11350(a) — official text
H&S §11377(a)Other specified substance possession

Possession of the substances covered by this separate provision, including methamphetamine, subject to statutory exceptions.

Health & Safety Code §11377(a) — official text
H&S §11352Sale & transportation-related conduct

Sale, furnishing and related conduct involving listed substances; transportation means transportation for sale.

Health & Safety Code §11352 — official text
H&S §11379Separate sale & transportation provision

The parallel sale and furnishing provision for a different substance group, including methamphetamine.

Health & Safety Code §11379 — official text
Release considerations

Confirm the substance, actual charge and subsection. Classification, case circumstances and holds can affect the release inquiry; do not apply one bail treatment to all drug allegations.

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Battery & related assault cases

Battery and aggravated assault are not interchangeable; these assault alternatives must remain distinct.

PC §242Battery

A willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon another person.

Penal Code §242 — official text
PC §245(a)(1)Deadly weapon other than a firearm

Assault upon another person with a deadly weapon or instrument other than a firearm.

Penal Code §245(a)(1) — official text
PC §245(a)(4)Force likely to produce great bodily injury

Assault by means of force likely to produce great bodily injury—a separate alternative from section 245(a)(1).

Penal Code §245(a)(4) — official text
Release considerations

Verify the alleged weapon or force, injuries and actual subsection. Court conditions and case-specific review may affect release.

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California legal reference

Theft & burglary allegations

Theft, grand theft and burglary have distinct definitions. Burglary is not simply another name for theft.

PC §484Theft

Defines theft, including specified taking, fraudulent appropriation and false-pretense conduct.

Penal Code §484 — official text
PC §487Grand theft

Defines grand theft through specified property, value and circumstances; the actual statutory category matters.

Penal Code §487 — official text
PC §459Burglary

Entry into a place listed in the statute with intent to commit grand or petit larceny or any felony.

Penal Code §459 — official text
Release considerations

The property, place, allegation and charging decision can affect classification and release requirements. Verify the current court schedule rather than assuming all theft-related cases are alike.

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California legal reference

Failure to appear

Not every missed court date establishes a new criminal offense. These provisions apply to specified willful failures to appear to evade court process.

PC §1320Own-recognizance release

Specified willful failures to appear after release on one’s own recognizance; the misdemeanor or felony underlying case matters.

Penal Code §1320 — official text
PC §1320.5Qualifying felony bail release

Specified willful failure to appear when charged with or convicted of a felony and released on bail.

Penal Code §1320.5 — official text
Release considerations

A missed appearance can affect a warrant and an existing bond. Ask counsel and the responsible agency about the actual order; a new bond may not be available.

Failure to Appear Bail Bonds in California
California legal reference

Probation & supervision proceedings

Revocation procedures are not automatically a new standalone criminal charge. A separate alleged offense may coexist with a supervision proceeding.

PC §1203.2Revocation procedures

Governs revocation of probation and specified forms of supervision, including arrest and court review.

Penal Code §1203.2 — official text
Release considerations

Confirm which court or agency controls any probation restriction or hold. Posting a bond does not override the order or establish that release is available.

Probation Violation Bail Bonds in California

Depends on the exact charge and circumstances. Consult the current court schedule. No numeric bail or sentencing ranges are quoted here. Direct Legislature pages were access-blocked during review; confirm current statutory text before relying on it. The directory below identifies codes, not full statutory text.

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09 / Local context

About Norwalk, California

Local places. Separate records. Verified next steps.

Norwalk Transit bus at the Metro Green Line station in Norwalk, California
Norwalk Transit bus at the Metro Green Line station in Norwalk, California · Photograph by GTD Aquitaine / Public domain

Norwalk is an incorporated southeast Los Angeles County city. Its City Hall on Norwalk Boulevard, the courthouse farther along that boulevard and the sheriff’s station on Civic Center Drive are distinct public resources. The transit photograph supplies local orientation, not a jail pickup location. Nearby Cerritos, Bellflower, Downey and Santa Fe Springs are separate cities; confirm the actual agency and current case record.

Civic Center Drive and Norwalk Boulevard differ

Norwalk Sheriff’s Station is listed at 12335 Civic Center Dr.; Norwalk Courthouse is listed at 12720 Norwalk Blvd. These are different public resources, even though both use Norwalk addresses. The station’s main telephone is (562) 863-8711. Ask custody questions through the agency or current custodian, and direct hearing-location questions to the official court record. Do not send a family to the courthouse merely because it is a recognizable local government building.

Read the service category before choosing a desk

The official clerk selector lists civil, criminal and mental-health service codes for Norwalk Courthouse. Those categories explain why a courthouse name alone does not tell a family which counter or proceeding is relevant. A criminal case number and appearance notice are more specific than a city search result. Confirm the case type, department and date through court materials; a mental-health service listing does not establish a person’s custody classification, diagnosis or eligibility for a particular release process.

Gateway-area searches need an agency check

Norwalk sits among several southeast county communities, so a family’s nearest-city description may be less precise than the actual agency named on paperwork. Use Norwalk station only when it is the relevant official contact; do not infer that every nearby arrest is booked there. If the county inmate record identifies another custodian, follow that current record and verify instructions before travel. Keep the arresting agency and court filing location separate when sharing information with relatives.

View official resource: Official Norwalk Sheriff’s Station information

10 / County connections

Norwalk area & county connections

Local geography. County-wide context.

These are separately identified city, neighborhood and county-community references—not Set Free offices, coverage claims or custody assignments. Unpublished city guides remain unlinked.

  • Cerritos

    Separate incorporated city

    Cerritos is geographic context around Norwalk, not a presumed custody destination, court assignment or Set Free office. Match the agency and case record before selecting resources.

  • Bellflower

    Separate incorporated city

    Bellflower is geographic context around Norwalk, not a presumed custody destination, court assignment or Set Free office. Match the agency and case record before selecting resources.

  • Downey

    Separate incorporated city

    Downey is geographic context around Norwalk, not a presumed custody destination, court assignment or Set Free office. Match the agency and case record before selecting resources.

  • Santa Fe Springs

    Separate incorporated city

    Santa Fe Springs is geographic context around Norwalk, not a presumed custody destination, court assignment or Set Free office. Match the agency and case record before selecting resources.

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11 / Local answer desk

Norwalk bail bonds FAQs

Local questions. Useful answers.

Separate city custody, county records, court instructions and the financial agreement before making a decision.

Are Norwalk station and Norwalk Courthouse the same place?

No. Norwalk Sheriff’s Station is at 12335 Civic Center Drive, with main number (562) 863-8711; Norwalk Courthouse is at 12720 Norwalk Boulevard. Direct custody questions to the agency and hearing-location questions to the actual court record.

The clerk selector lists civil, criminal and mental-health services. These are service categories, not a custody classification or diagnosis. Use the case type, department and appearance notice to identify the relevant court service.

No. A nearby southeast-county city name does not establish that Norwalk station handled the arrest. Use the agency named on the paperwork, then verify the current custodian and court filing location separately.

No. If the arrest paperwork names Norwalk Sheriff’s Station, use its official contact to clarify a missing county inmate result. Recheck the legal name and booking details; the courthouse on Norwalk Boulevard is not a substitute custody locator.

Norwalk Sheriff’s Station supplies agency information; the official criminal name search supplies case-number and filing-location information, subject to its public-access fee and scope limits. Neither is a substitute for the current housing record and appearance notice. Keep booking and case numbers separate when asking about the Norwalk matter.

Follow the courthouse, department and appearance date on the actual notice, even when its location differs from Norwalk. The official clerk selector lists civil, criminal and mental-health service codes for Norwalk Courthouse. That local reference is not an assignment rule. If paperwork conflicts, ask counsel or the court to verify the filing location before travel.

No. Civic Center Drive station and Norwalk Boulevard courthouse are different destinations, neither a confirmed pickup location. Ask the actual custodian about release instructions and resolve case restrictions with counsel.

Keep the legal name, birth date if known, booking number and agency on the arrest paperwork. Separate the custody reference from any Norwalk court case number, service category and hearing notice. Record update times and use official private channels.

No. The Norwalk agency and facility references identify public resources, not a live operations feed. Confirm present custody, the purpose of your visit and current access with Norwalk Sheriff’s Station or the facility actually named in the record. Older policy manuals or station addresses do not establish a release appointment.

Begin with the legal name, arresting agency and the latest custody information for the Norwalk matter. A booking number, birth date and court notice help if known. Share your own contact details through the form, not a public comment. Submitting requests contact; it does not confirm bond approval, assistance, financial terms or release.

12 / Source references

Official Norwalk Resources

Agency & local custody

Court records & consumer guidance

Public guidance reviewed . Confirm current custody, visits and case instructions directly.

Hero photo: Norwalk City Hall at 12700 Norwalk Boulevard in Norwalk, California — Northwalker / CC0. Resized, share crop and display overlay; image adaptations retain that license.

Local-context photo: Norwalk Transit bus at the Metro Green Line station in Norwalk, California — GTD Aquitaine / Public domain. Resized and cropped for display; adaptations retain that license.

Set Free Bail Bonds is an independent private agency, not a police department or court. Information sent through the form is handled privately; sending it is a request for contact, not a confirmation of assistance, release or terms.