How does bail work?

Answer:
You put up property or pay the amount of cash required. If you show up for your court date, you get your money returned to you. If you have to hire a bailbondsman, he keeps a certain percentage of the amount as his fee. If you do not appear your bail is forfeited and you are arrested.
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