https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bail
Bail is a set of pre-trial restrictions that are imposed on a suspect to ensure that they comply with the judicial process. Bail is the conditional release of a defendant with the promise to appear in court when required. [1]
In some countries, especially the United States, bail usually implies a bail bond. This is money or some form of property that is deposited to the court by the suspect, in return for the release from pre-trial detention. If the suspect does not return to court, the bail is forfeited, and the suspect may possibly be brought up on charges of the crime of failure to appear. If the suspect returns to make all their required appearances, bail is returned after the trial is concluded.
In other countries, such as the United Kingdom, bail is more
likely to consist of set of restrictions that the suspect will have to
abide by for a set period of time. Under this usage, bail can be given
both before and after charge.
For minor crimes, a defendant may be summoned
to court without the need for bail. For serious crimes, or for suspects
who are deemed likely to fail to turn up in court, they may be remanded (detained)
while awaiting trial. A suspect is given bail in cases where remand is
not justified but there is a need to provide an incentive for the
suspect to appear in court. Bail amounts may vary depending on the type
and severity of crime the suspect is accused of; practices for
determining bail amounts vary.
Friday, 26 April 2019
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