Terms starting with "B"

Bail Money or property deposited with the court to ensure that a criminal defendant will appear for trial. It is not a fine or a punishment, but a mechanism to guarantee court attendance while the defendant remains presumed innocent. Bailiff A court officer responsible for maintaining order and security in the courtroom, escorting juries, and assisting the judge with administrative tasks during a trial. Ballot The device or document used by a voter to cast their vote in an election. Modern ballots can be paper, optical scan cards, or direct-recording electronic (DRE) machines, and they list the candidates and measures up for a vote.