But with the scandal swirling around Madoff, he was unable to find co-signers. So the judge modified the bail package, and gave lawyers until next Monday to come up with additional paperwork.
He has already surrendered his passport, and now will be required to be at his Manhattan apartment from 7 p.m to 9 a.m.
Madoff was arrested on charges that he carried out what prosecutors say he called a $50 billion Ponzi scheme that has left people in ruin around the globe.
