Posts made in June 2022

Barbed wire and '98C' plate on a chain-linked fence in prison

Understanding the Different Bail Options in the USA

Every day, over 700,000 people are jailed in local jails around the United States. Bail is usually only imposed when the court believes that requiring somebody to pay on their behalf if the person fails to appear in court is the only way to ensure that the person shows up. The main idea of this practice is if they or their friends and families fear losing money, they will return to court.

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