Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 58-71-120

  • 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.

Any bail bondsman who discontinues writing bail bonds during the period for which the bail bondsman is licensed shall return the license to the Commissioner for cancellation within 30 days after the discontinuance. ?(1963, c. 1225, s. 25; 1975, c. 619, s. 1; 2009-566, s. 15.)