Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

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. 0 the eighth amendment prohibits excessive bail. 2. Release of a prisoner on security for a future appearance <the court refused bail for the accused serial killer>. 3. One or more sureties for a criminal defendant <the attorney stood as bail for her client>. See bailer (1).