Bail : An Abbreviated Overview of Federal Criminal Law.

Outlines Federal criminal law and procedure surrounding bail, which is the posting of security to ensure the presence of an accused at subsequent judicial proceedings. Covers pretrial bail, bail pending sentencing, and bail pending appeal. Reviews consequences of failure to appear or otherwise honor...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2009.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Outlines Federal criminal law and procedure surrounding bail, which is the posting of security to ensure the presence of an accused at subsequent judicial proceedings. Covers pretrial bail, bail pending sentencing, and bail pending appeal. Reviews consequences of failure to appear or otherwise honor bail conditions, bail for material witnesses, and circumstances in which bail may be applied in extradition cases.
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