Bail is something you hear about when someone gets
arrested. The news is filled with information about how an arrested person was
released on bail for ‘X’ thousands of dollars, and is due in court in ‘X’ weeks.
How does bail really work in these situations?
An individual who has been arrested will be taken to
jail to be booked. He will be scheduled for a court trial which will determine
his guilt or innocence. Prior to the conclusion of the case, he can spend the
time in jail, or be released on bail.
