The Purpose of Bail Is To

question 41

Multiple Choice

The purpose of bail is to:

• A) assure that the accused appears for trial.
• B) punish the offender for committing a crime.
• C) keep bail bondspersons in business.
• D) pay defense attorneys, who usually do not earn much money.
• E) cover the accused's court costs.

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