| − | A '''Bail bond''' is a financial obligation signed by the accused to secure his or her presence in [[court]] at their [[trial]]. This obligation means that the accused may lose money by not properly appearing for the trial. Often referred to simply as "bond." [[category:legal terms]] | + | A '''bail bond''' is a financial obligation signed by the accused to secure his or her presence in [[court]] at their [[trial]]. This obligation means that the accused may lose money by not properly appearing for the trial. Often referred to simply as "bond." [[category:legal terms]] |