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.)
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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.)