Bail is the means by which the U.S.criminal justice
system permits the release of a defendant from
custody while ensuring his appearance at all
required court proceedings. Bail is the legacy of
Angelo-Saxon jurisprudence wherein defendants
were delivered to their sureties, who gave security
for their appearance. Bail bonds initially were put
up by people who pledged their own property as
security for the bond.
Sly Bail Bonds