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Bail is transfer of custody of a person from police to _____________?

Correct answer: A. Private persons

  • A. Private persons
  • B. Court
  • C. Any other agency
  • D. None of above

Explanation

Bail ordinarily involves releasing an arrested person from police custody into the custody of private sureties, who undertake to produce that person before the court. The sureties are not another investigating agency.

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