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BAIL AND BOND BAIL An agreement between an arrested/accused person with the police/court that he/she will attend court when required. BOND An undertaking entered into by an accused person to comply with conditions set by the court as a condition for his/her release while awaiting or continuing with trial. PERSONAL BOND A written agreement in which an arrested/accused person agrees to appear on all required court dates. SURETY A person who binds himself/herself to ensure that an accused person will attend court and comply with court conditions. RELEASE ON BAIL OR BOND Provisional release while awaiting trial. BAIL TYPES •Bail Pending Trial •Bail Pending Appeal •Anticipatory Bail FORMS OF BOND •Personal Bond (Free Bond) •Bond with surety FORMS OF SECURITY •Land title deeds •Salary pay slips •Car logbook •Share Certificates You should get bail as soon as possible after arrest at the police station or at your first court appearance For more info, send an email to: [email protected] Or visit www.judiciary.go.ke
