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LEGAL TERMS

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• B.C.A.: Bureau of Criminal Apphehension.
• BAIL: To obtain the release of a person arrest or imprisoned by giving money,
property, or a bond and promising he/she will appear at the time and place
designated for court.

• BAIL HEARING: A hearing before a judge to determine what conditions of release,
including cash bail or bond, should be imposed on an arrested
person before they are released from custody. The purpose of bail
is to ensure the appearance of the person at the next court
appearance, and to protect public safety.
• BAILEE: The legal term for a person to whom property is entrusted. It has no relation
to criminal bail.
• BAILIFF: A court attendant whose duties are to keep order in the courtroom and to
have custody of the jury.
• BATTERY: The temporary transfer of personal property by one person in trust to
another. The property is delivered for a special purpose with the

understanding that it will be returned when the purpose of the bailment is
carried out.

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