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In Stack v. Boyle, 342 U.S. 1 (1951), the Supreme Court declared that a bail amount is excessive under the Eighth Amendment if it were a figure higher than is reasonably calculated to ensure the defendant's appearance at trial.
The Bail Process. Bail is a right protected by the U.S. Constitution. It is a surety bond (usually in the form of cash) that the court holds to ensure that the person accused of a crime shows up for required court appearances. Most people who are arrested have the opportunity to post bail..