Difference between revisions of "Bind over"
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| − | To '''bind over''' means to hold a person for [[trial]] on bond ([[bail]]) or in [[jail]]. If the judicial official conducting a hearing finds [[probable cause]] to believe the accused committed a [[crime]], the official will bind over the accused, normally by setting bail for the accused's appearance at trial. (This is a state court procedure.) | + | To '''bind over''' means to hold a person for [[trial]] on bond ([[bail]]) or in [[jail]]. |
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| + | If the judicial official conducting a hearing finds [[probable cause]] to believe the accused committed a [[crime]], the official will bind over the accused, normally by setting bail for the accused's appearance at [[trial]]. (This is a state court procedure.) | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:18, May 25, 2008
To bind over means to hold a person for trial on bond (bail) or in jail.
If the judicial official conducting a hearing finds probable cause to believe the accused committed a crime, the official will bind over the accused, normally by setting bail for the accused's appearance at trial. (This is a state court procedure.)