Wisconsin Bail/Bond is a legal process that enables an accused person to be released from jail while awaiting trial. It involves the payment of money or other forms of security to the court in exchange for the release of the accused. The money or security is held as a guarantee that the accused will return to court for their trial. Bail/Bond is usually set by a court based on the seriousness of the crime, the accused's criminal history, and the likelihood of flight. There are three types of Wisconsin Bail/Bond: cash bail, surety bond, and release on recognizance. Cash bail is a direct payment of money to the court in exchange for the release of the accused. A surety bond is an agreement between the accused and a bail bondsman, in which the accused pays a fee to the bail bondsman and the bondsman provides a guarantee to the court that the accused will appear for trial. Release on recognizance is when the accused is released without bail, but must sign an agreement to appear in court for their trial.