Terms Used In Michigan Laws 765.14

  • 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.
   The filing of 1 of such duplicate receipts in the court in which such bond or bail is required or permitted to be filed shall have the same effect as the furnishing of such bond or bail and shall be taken and given effect by such court and its officers in lieu of such bond or bail.