bail commissioner

bail commissioner.

1. A judge empowered to hold an emergency hearing to set bail when a hearing cannot be held during regular court hours. • A bail commissioner does not review other judges’ bail decisions.

2. An officer appointed to take bail bonds. — Also termed commissioner of bail. [Cases: Bail 48. C.J.S. Bail; Release and Detention Pending Proceedings§ 39, 50–53.]

3. Hist. A court-appointed officer who took recognizance of bail in civil cases.

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