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Who sets bond and what is its purpose?

The accused pleads with the judge for a low bond amount before being let out of jail.

The parole officer makes bond recommendations to the judge in order pay the fine before being let out of prison.

The probation officer makes the bond recommendation but the judge decides the amount before releasing the accused from jail.

The defense lawyer recommends the bond amount to the probation officer before releasing the accused from jail.

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I think it is c

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The probation officer makes the bond recommendation but the judge decides the amount before releasing the accused from jail.

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