Question By: Unless you've been through the criminal court system, you may believe "bail" and "bail bonds" are the same thing. While both are vital to the proper functioning of our legal system, they serve two different purposes.
Bond: A bond is a pledge to make good on bail and in these situations, a third party agrees to be responsible for the money and the obligation of making sure the defendant appears in court. Any money paid for the services is not returned.
Bail: Bail allows someone whose been arrested to be released from jail while they await and proceed through the criminal trial process. It is typically set during a hearing by a judge and is an amount of money payable directly to the court. If the defendant appears at all scheduled court appearances, the money will be returned at the end of the trial.
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