Convicted: Purpose of Bail

About This Segment

The purpose of bail is to ensure that the defendant complies with court orders and appears at all court proceedings.

[Length: 1 min 15 sec]

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This video was funded by a grant from the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council and filmed in Bucks County Pennsylvania.

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