Bail Bond (Noun)
Meaning
(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial; "the judge set bail at $10,000"; "a $10,000 bond was furnished by an alderman".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The court ordered a bail bond of $50,000 for the defendant's release.
- She couldn't afford the bail bond and was forced to stay in jail until her trial.
- A bail bond company will cover the amount set by the judge in exchange for a non-refundable fee.
- If the defendant fails to appear in court, the bail bond money will be forfeited.
- A friend paid the bail bond, allowing the accused to go home until the trial date.