Terms Used In Alabama Code 15-13-23

  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1

It is not necessary that lunatics or infants should themselves execute or acknowledge the undertaking of bail, but any other person may enter into an undertaking for their appearance.