BAIL

1) Bail - in return for pretrial release, the defendant promises to appear in court as needed

 2) Bail bondsman - posts bail for clients for a fee (bail insurance)

 3) Bail enforcement agent - bounty hunters

 4) Bench warrant - authorizes police to arrest bail jumpers

 5) Cash bond - defendant must pay full bail amount out of pocket

 6) Preventative detention - defendants held without bail to protect community

 7) Property bond - defendant puts up property as collateral for bail

 8) Release on recognizance - defendants with strong community ties / low flight risk released in lieu of bail