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Bail Clause
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A quick definition of Bail Clause:
Bail Clause: The Bail Clause is a part of the Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that says people who are arrested and put in jail should not have to pay too much money to get out. This rule was made to make sure that people are not punished too harshly before they are found guilty of a crime. It comes from a similar rule in England's Bill of Rights from a long time ago.
A more thorough explanation:
The Bail Clause is a part of the Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution. It says that people who are accused of a crime cannot be required to pay an excessive amount of money to be released from jail before their trial. This clause was inspired by a similar law in England's Bill of Rights from 1689.
For example, if someone is accused of stealing a candy bar, it would be unfair to require them to pay $10,000 to be released from jail before their trial. The Bail Clause ensures that people are not punished before they are found guilty of a crime.