Across
- 1. Payment of the full bail amount in cash to secure the defendant’s release. (2 words)
- 8. Defendant is released without bail, based on their promise to appear in court. (4 words)
- 9. Assessment of the likelihood that a defendant will not appear in court if released on bail. (2 words)
- 13. Agency providing information to the court to assist in bail decisions. (2 words)
- 16. Release of a defendant from bond obligation due to fulfilling court requirements. (1 word)
- 18. Individual hired to locate and apprehend defendants who have skipped bail. (2 words)
- 19. Loss of bail money due to a defendant’s failure to appear in court. (2 words)
- 20. Warrant issued for the arrest of a defendant who has violated bail conditions. (1 word)
Down
- 2. Bail bond requiring the defendant’s presence at all court proceedings. (2 words)
- 3. A bond provided by a third party ensuring the defendant’s appearance in court. (2 words)
- 4. Defendant is released under the supervision of a pretrial services agency. (2 words)
- 5. Changes to bail systems aimed at reducing disparities and ensuring fair treatment. (2 words)
- 6. Requirements imposed on a defendant as a condition of bail. (2 words)
- 7. Court proceeding to determine the amount and conditions of bail for a defendant. (2 words)
- 10. Pre-determined bail amounts based on the severity of the alleged offense. (2 words)
- 11. Property or assets pledged to secure a bond. (1 word)
- 12. Evaluation of a defendant’s likelihood to commit new offenses or fail to appear. (2 words)
- 14. Person who assumes financial responsibility for a defendant’s bail. (1 word)
- 15. Profession of providing bail bonds for defendants. (1 word)
- 17. Historical practice of imprisoning individuals who couldn’t pay their debts, including bail. (2 words)