Bail and bond are two different concepts that are used in the legal system. Bail is a form of money or property that is set by the court as an assurance that an accused person will attend their court hearings. Bond is a form of security that a defendant pays to the court in order to secure their release from jail. The bond amount is usually higher than the bail amount and is typically paid by a bail bondsman or a third party.
A bail bond is a contractual agreement between the defendant, the bondsman, and the court. The bond is used as a guarantee that the defendant will appear for all court proceedings. If the defendant fails to appear for court, the bondsman is responsible for paying the full bond amount to the court. If the defendant appears for all court proceedings, the bond will be released and the defendant will be released from jail.