I'm confused as to what bail is?

by **jaren12** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:23 am

In criminal law, what is bail?
I'm getting a whole bunch of different definitions, and now I'm confused.

by **caelin** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:27 am

Bail is money held to guarantee that the person will show up for their court date.

by **aingeni** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:33 am

Bail is the term that is used when a tangible asset is pledged to or deposited with a court in order to allow the temporary release of an individual. Generally, the option of bail is extended to persons who have been charged with a crime that merits incarceration between the time of arrest and the date that the matter will be tried in a court of law. Here is some information about how the concept of bail works, including the qualifications that are usually associated with the privilege of posting bail.

by **stein74** » Thu Mar 31, 2011 7:36 am

bail is the posting of something of value to say that you will appear in court at the appointed time and date. -... ....

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