Indiana Code 35-33-8.5-1. Sheriff; approval of bail
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Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-33-8.5-1
- 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.
- Sheriff: means the sheriff of the county or another person authorized to perform sheriff's duties. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
Sec. 1. When any person is committed for want of bail, and the amount of bail is specified in the warrant of commitment, the sheriff may take the recognizance and approve the bail.
As added by P.L.5-1988, SEC.180.