Bail Bond System
/ˈbeɪl bɒnd ˈsɪstəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A commercial framework wherein surety companies provide bail bonds to secure the release of defendants from custody pending trial, usually in exchange for a fee.
The defendant was released from jail after the bail bond system facilitated the payment of a surety bond.
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- bail bond system
- bail bond systems
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Commentary
The bail bond system often involves private surety companies and plays a critical role in pretrial release mechanisms; laws and procedures vary by jurisdiction.
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