excessive bail

Bail that is unreasonably high considering both the offense with which the accused is charged and the risk that the accused will not appear for trial.

• The Eighth Amendment prohibits excessive bail. [Cases: Bail 52. C.J.S. Bail; Release and Detention Pending Proceedings § 69.]

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