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Terms Used In Maryland Code, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 9-117

  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
If the accused is not arrested under warrant of the Governor within the time specified in the warrant or bond, a judge or District Court commissioner may discharge the accused or recommit the accused for a further period not to exceed 60 days, or a judge or District Court commissioner may again take bail for the accused’s appearance and surrender, as provided in § 9-116 of this title, but within a period not to exceed 60 days after the date of the new bond.