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What is the primary purpose of bail?
What is the primary purpose of bail?
What are the typical forms of bail that can be offered?
What are the typical forms of bail that can be offered?
Under what conditions are all persons in custody entitled to bail?
Under what conditions are all persons in custody entitled to bail?
Which of the following is NOT a valid form of bail?
Which of the following is NOT a valid form of bail?
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Which offenses do NOT allow bail before conviction by a Regional Trial Court?
Which offenses do NOT allow bail before conviction by a Regional Trial Court?
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Study Notes
Bail Definition
- Bail is a security provided by a person or a bondsman for the release of someone in custody, guaranteeing their appearance in court.
- It aims to ensure that the accused person will show up for their court hearings.
Types of Bail
- Property bond: The accused offers real estate as collateral to secure their release.
- Cash deposit: The accused pays a sum of money to the court as bail.
- Corporate surety: A surety company guarantees the accused's appearance in court for a fee.
- Recognizance: The accused is released on their own promise to appear in court without the need for any financial guarantees.
Right to Bail
- All individuals in custody have the right to be released on bail, barring specific exceptions.
- Bail can be granted with sufficient sureties (guarantors) or on recognizance (own promise).
Bail in Lower Courts
- Persons in custody are entitled to bail before or after conviction by the:
- Metropolitan Trial Court
- Municipal Trial Court
- Municipal Trial Court in Cities
- Municipal Circuit Trial Court
Bail in Regional Trial Court
- Persons in custody are entitled to bail before conviction by the Regional Trial Court for offenses that are not punishable by death, reclusion perpetua (life imprisonment), or life imprisonment.
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