In cases in which the accused CANNOT provide bail or CANNOT pay a bondsman, what option may this individual have?
A) The individual can provide his or her home as collateral to the court.
B) The individual can work off his or her payment in community service.
C) The individual can voluntarily serve time to avoid bail costs.
D) The individual can be released on his or her personal promise to appear.
E) The individual has no options and must remain incarcerated.

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The individual can be released on his or her personal promise to appear, which is also known as being released on recognizance. This option does not require any payment, but the accused will still be held accountable for attending all court hearings and complying with any other conditions of release ordered by the court.

In Cases in Which the Accused CANNOT Provide Bail or CANNOT