Maine Revised Statutes Title 15 Sec. 218 – Failure to appear
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Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 15 Sec. 218
- 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.
If the prisoner is admitted to bail and fails to appear and surrender himself according to the condition of his bond, the court, by proper order, shall declare the bond forfeited. Recovery may be had thereon in the name of the State as in the case of other bonds or undertakings given by the accused in criminal proceedings within the State.