JUMP BAIL

By SovConn | June 8, 2013

jump bail,vb. (Of an accused) to fail to appear in court at the appointed time after promising

to appear and posting a bail bond. — Also termed skip bail. See BAIL-JUMPING. [Cases: Bail 97. C.J.S. Bail; Release and Detention Pending Proceedings § 73.]

[Blacks Law 8th]

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