Bail is when a person charged with a criminal offence is released from custody while awaiting their trial. An individual can be released with or without conditions that they must follow during their release. Not everyone who is charged with a crime receives bail.
There are several different types of bail bonds, including but not limited to: Surety Bonds: Surety bonds are the most common type of bail bond and involve a bail bond agent or surety company providing a financial guarantee to the court that the defendant will appear for their scheduled court appearances.
Bond Duration Explained Bail bonds in California are valid for the life of the cases unless you miss court or get rearrested. Then, depending on the circumstances, you may need to post another bond.
The highest bail ever set in the U.S. was $3 billion for Robert Durst, charged with murder.