“Bail”
New Zealand
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The release of a person from custody on the condition that they show up in court when next required and also comply with any other conditions (such as that the person lives at a particular address).
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United States
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The release, prior to trial, of a person accused of a crime, under specified conditions designed to assure that person's appearance in court when required. Also, can refer to the amount of bond money posted as a financial condition of pretrial release.
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