Bail bondsman
noun
(law) an individual or firm that lends bail money to defendants awaiting trial
Contemporary Examples
Michael Daly talks to her bail bondsman about her ankle bracelet—and her continued silence.
Anna Gristina, New York’s Alleged ‘Soccer Mom Madam,’ Gets Bail Michael Daly June 26, 2012
In stepped Ira Judelson, sometimes called “the bail bondsman to the stars.”
Anna Gristina, New York’s Alleged ‘Soccer Mom Madam,’ Gets Bail Michael Daly June 26, 2012
Judelson is sometimes called the bail bondsman to the stars, but he is much more substantial than just that.
‘Bomb Mom’ Morgan Gliedman Arraigned in Manhattan Court Michael Daly January 8, 2013
Historical Examples
The gang is composed of tip-off men, highjackers, a lawyer and a bail bondsman.
Dan Carter and the River Camp Mildred A. Wirt
noun
a person in business to provide bail money for a fee to defendants
Examples
Bail bondsmen take responsibility for the court appearances of the persons to whom such bonds are issued.
Word Origin
1911
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