California Codes > Health and Safety Code > Division 5 > Part 3 > Chapter 1 > Article 1 – Definitions and General Provisions
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- 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.
- City: includes "city and county" and "incorporated town" but does not include "unincorporated town" or "village. See California Government Code 20
- County: includes city and county. See California Health and Safety Code 14
- mayor: includes president of the legislative body. See California Government Code 34002