In Cases in Which the Accused Cannot Provide Bail or Cannot

question 64

Multiple Choice

In cases in which the accused cannot provide bail or cannot pay a bondsman, what option may this individual have?

• A) The individual can provide his or her home as collateral to the court.
• B) The individual can work off his or her payment in community service.
• C) The individual can voluntarily serve time to avoid bail costs.
• D) The individual can be released on his or her personal promise to appear.
• E) The individual has no options and must remain incarcerated.

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