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