Which Bail System Requires the Defendant to Pay a Percentage

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which bail system requires the defendant to pay a percentage of the bond to a bonding agent who then posts the full bail amount?

• A)Surety bail system
• B)Deposit bail system
• C)Release on recognizance system
• D)Privately secured bail system

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Definitions:

Article 2

The section of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) that governs the sale of goods in the United States.

Common Law

A legal system based on customs, traditions, and judicial decisions or precedents, rather than on codified written laws.

Consideration

Something of value exchanged between parties in a contract, making the agreement legally binding.

Adequacy of Consideration

An evaluation of whether the value exchanged between parties in a contract is reasonably fair at the time of the agreement.