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What happens when an accused person pays bail to the court? The defendant is temporarily released from prison. The defendant is given the services of a lawyer. The defendant is permanently released from prison. The defendant avoids an appearance at trial.

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The defendant is temporarily released from prison.

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When a person pays bail, they are temporarily freed from prison. Even though bail allows the person to be free temporarily, the person is still expected to show up to court on the date of their court case.

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