I have always seen in movies how people bail each other out and I am always confused on the concept.
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Bail exists for the time between getting accused of a crime, and being convicted of that crime.
For example, let’s say that a cop arrests you because they think that you stole something. That will eventually go to trial and a jury may find you guilty or innocent of the crime … but where do you wait between the arrest and the verdict.
A judge looks at the facts of the case, how likely that you’re probably guilty, how dangerous you probably are, how likely you are to run away, etc.
If the judge thinks that you’re probably safe and will show up for your trial, the judge will offer bail. Alternatively, the judge can deny bail if they think you are a risk.
If the judge grants bail, you give the courts some money (exact amount decided by the judge), and when you show up for your trial, you get your money back.
If the judge denies bail, you wait in jail for your trial.
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