Bail in the United States

Bail in the United States refers to the practice of releasing suspects from custody before their hearing, on payment of bail, which is money or pledge of property to the court which may be refunded if suspects return to court for their trial. Bail practices in the United States vary from state to state.[1]

  1. ^ Zaniewski, Amanda (November 2014). "Bail in the United States: A Review of the Literature" (PDF). Massachusetts Department of Corrections. Retrieved 4 April 2018.