A BAIL IS A SUM OF MONEY THAT THE ACCUSED MAY BE REQUIRED TO POST (DEPOSIT WITH THE COURT) AS A GUARANTEE THAT HE OR SHE WILL APPEAR IN COURT AT THE PROPER DATE.

A FORMAL COMPLAINT BEFORE A GRAND JURY WHICH CHARGES THE ACCUSED WITH ONE OR MORE CRIMES.

THE FORMAL DEVICE BY WHICH A PERSON CAN BE ACCUSED OF A SERIOUS CRIME.