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What's the difference between Bail, Bond, and Surety?

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Chief Justice Martha Koome during a past event at Serena Hotel in Nairobi. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

The terms, bail and bond, are popularly used in the corridors of justice, especially in court, and police cells.

A cash bail is a condition set by the court to secure the release of an accused person temporarily as they wait for the conclusion of their trial.

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