Terms Used In Missouri Laws 544.510

  • 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.

Whenever any prisoner shall be let to bail by any officer out of court, such officer shall immediately cause the recognizance taken by him to be filed with the clerk of the court in which the prisoner is recognized to appear.

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