Act No. 190 Section 234

Right of accused to bail.

Section 234

SEC. 234. Right of accused to bail. — In proceedings under section two hundred and thirty-two, if the hearing is not ordered to be held forthwith, the court may fix the amount of an obligation to be given by the accused, with surety to the satisfaction of the court, for the appearance of the accused to answer the charge; and upon the approval of such obligation the accused shall be released from custody.

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