Bail Forfeiture
/ˈbāl fôrˈfē-CHər/
Definitions
- (n.) The loss of bail posted to secure a defendant's release when the defendant fails to appear in court as required.
The court ordered bail forfeiture after the defendant skipped the trial date.
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Bail forfeiture specifically refers to the legal consequence of failing to appear, distinct from other bail-related concepts like bail bond.
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