Question

this is a document guaranteeing the appearance of a defendant in court as required. it is a pledge of money or property to be paid to the court.

Answer 1

bail - (1) To effect the release of an accused person from custody, in return for a promise that he or she will appear at a place and time specified and submit to the jurisdiction and judgment of the court, guaranteed by a pledge to pay to the court a specified sum of money or property if the person does not appear.