Under the Constitution, the Purpose of Bail Is to

Multiple Choice

Under the Constitution, the purpose of bail is to

A) obtain money for the state to pay expenses of prosecution
B) release an arrested person in exchange for a guarantee that he or she will return at proper times for scheduled hearings and for trial
C) allow the state to further investigate an arrested person to find more evidence before trial
D) hold someone else responsible if the defendant failed to appear for trial