what’s the logic behind bailing someone out? How does it work?

Question

So for example, a guy murders people, gets arrested and a bail is set for 5 million dollars. Does the guy walk off if the bail is paid? plz 🙂

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Answer 1

Bail is like a collateral you put down as a promise to not leave town before your trial is done. If you leave town to avoid court, you don’t get it back. If you stay put, you do.

Bail amounts are higher when what you are accused of is really bad, or when you’re rich enough you wouldn’t miss the usual bail amount.