BAIL ANDBOND

BAILAn 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 BONDA written agreement in which an arrested/accused person agrees to appear on all required court dates.

SURETYA person who binds himself/herself to ensure that an accused person will attend court and comply with court conditions.

RELEASE ON BAIL OR BONDProvisional 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 getbail as soon aspossible afterarrest at thepolice station

or at your firstcourt

appearance

For more info, send an email to: ncaj@court.go.ke

Or visit www.judiciary.go.ke