The Purpose of Bail Is to

Multiple Choice

The purpose of bail is to

A) keep a balance in the U.S. jail system, preventing it from becoming overcrowded and ineffective.
B) to allow the defendant a small amount of time for his or her last days of freedom before going to trial and possibly to jail.
C) to balance the rights of the accused and society's need for peace and security during the period between arrest and trial.
D) to give the defendant an ample amount of time to find a decent lawyer and develop a defense.