A person admitted to
practice law in at least one
jurisdiction and authorized to perform criminal and civil legal functions on behalf of clients. These functions include providing legal counsel, drafting legal documents, and representing clients before courts, administrative agencies, and other tribunals.
Method used to obtain the
release of a defendant
awaiting trial upon criminal charges from the custody of law enforcement officials.
A bail bond agent executes a power of attorney document that promises to forfeit the sum of money determined by the court to be commensurate with the gravity of the alleged offense if the defendant fails to return for the trial date.
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