Skip on Bail
/ˈskɪp ɒn beɪl/
Definitions
- (v. phr.) To fail to appear in court after being released on bail, thereby forfeiting bail and possibly triggering a warrant for arrest.
The defendant skipped on bail, leading the court to issue a bench warrant.
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Commentary
Commonly arises in criminal procedure contexts; drafting should specify consequences of skipping bail to clarify legal ramifications.
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