Rule 114 Section 1. Bail - Legal Definition PDF
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This document defines bail as security to ensure a person's court appearance. It details the different forms of bail and when it is a matter of right, with exceptions for certain offenses. It also explains different court jurisdictions.
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Rule 114 Section 1. Bail defined. -- Bail is the security given for the release of a person in custody of the law, furnished by him or a bondsman, to guarantee his appearance before any court as required under the conditions hereinafter specified. Forms of Bail - Property bond - Cash deposit...
Rule 114 Section 1. Bail defined. -- Bail is the security given for the release of a person in custody of the law, furnished by him or a bondsman, to guarantee his appearance before any court as required under the conditions hereinafter specified. Forms of Bail - Property bond - Cash deposit - Corporate surety - Recognizance Bail, a matter of right; exception. - All persons in custody shall be admitted to bail as a matter of right, with sufficient sureties, or released on recognizance prescribed by law or this Rule. \(a) before or after conviction by the Metropolitan Trial Court, Municipal Trial Court, Municipal Trial Court in Cities, or Municipal Circuit Trial Court, and \(b) before conviction by the Regional Trial Court of an offense not punishable by death, reclusion perpetua, or life imprisonment
