Which of the Following Statements About the Bail System Is

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the bail system is true?

• A) Bail discriminates against the less affluent members of society.
• B) Bail bondspersons cannot deny bail to defendants if they can pay at least 10 percent of the entire bail amount.
• C) Police officers are never allowed to influence the bail decision.
• D) Bail bondspersons are nonprofit employees of the state.
• E) Defendants retain a constitutional right to be released on bail.

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