personal bond
- An unsecured commitment by a person accused of a crime to show up in court when required, following release from custody
- Upon agreeing to the personal bond, the defendant was freed from jail but had to show up for all court appointments.
- Instead of remaining in jail, the accused gave a personal bond promising to fulfill all court obligations.
- The judge released the individual under a personal bond, so they promised to attend all their court dates.
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