Difference between revisions of "Bail bond"

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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."

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−	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]]