bailsman
Jail release sponsor
A bailsman is a person who provides bail for another, guaranteeing the accused will appear in court.
The term is somewhat formal and old-fashioned; bondsman or surety are more common in contemporary legal usage.
The bailsman pledged his property to secure the defendant's release.
Backer of obligation
- bondsmanOne who posts bail
- co-signerJoint debt guarantor
- underwriterOne who assumes financial risk
- obligorOne bound by contract
fiduciary · collateral · security · liability · pledge · defendant · release · custody
Backer of obligation
- endorserOne who publicly approves
- co-signerJoint debt guarantor
- underwriterOne who assumes financial risk
- backerFinancial supporter
sponsor · patron · supporter · voucher · referee · cosignatory · guarantee · pledge
Judicial examination of claims
- defendantParty facing charges
- judgeOne who decides
- attorneyLicensed legal representative
- pleaFormal request or defense
arraignment · docket · courtroom · prosecution · testimony · pretrial · remand · custody
Required task or commitment
- dutyRequired moral task
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
- liabilityLegal or financial obligation
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
answerability · charge · stewardship · custodianship · oversight · pledge · fidelity · reliability
Consistently performing as expected
- dependableWorthy of trust
- credibleWorthy of acceptance
- honorableHaving high moral standards
- reputableHaving a good name
solvent · creditworthy · established · licensed · bonded · vetted · approved · certified
surety
Backer of obligation
- bondsmanOne who posts bail
- co-signerJoint debt guarantor
- underwriterOne who assumes financial risk
obligor · fiduciary · collateral · security · liability · pledge · defendant · release · custody · court
surety
Backer of obligation
- endorserOne who publicly approves
- co-signerJoint debt guarantor
- underwriterOne who assumes financial risk
backer · sponsor · patron · supporter · voucher · referee · cosignatory · guarantee · pledge · assurance
trial
Judicial examination of claims
plea · arraignment · docket · courtroom · prosecution · testimony · pretrial · remand · custody · release
obligation
Required task or commitment
- dutyRequired moral task
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
- liabilityLegal or financial obligation
commitment · answerability · charge · stewardship · custodianship · oversight · pledge · fidelity · reliability · trustworthiness
reliable
Consistently performing as expected
- dependableWorthy of trust
- credibleWorthy of acceptance
- honorableHaving high moral standards
reputable · solvent · creditworthy · established · licensed · bonded · vetted · approved · certified · legitimate
bailsmanjailer
Prison guard
prison warden · gaoler · prosecutor · arresting officer · detention officer
man, bail, manly, mankind, bailed, bailing, bailiff, bailer, bailable