bail amount

Definitions

The specific sum of money set by a court that a defendant must pay to be released from custody while awaiting trial.

The financial security required by a judge to ensure a defendant returns to court for scheduled legal proceedings.

Examples

The judge set the bail amount at fifty thousand dollars due to the severity of the charges.

After reviewing the defendant's criminal history, the court decided to increase the bail amount.

Synonyms

bond amount security deposit bail price collateral sum release fee

Antonyms

denial of bail remand without bail no bond unconditional release free release