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 means that the accused can be released without posting bail but has to sign a written promise to appear at all court hearings. This option is often available to individuals with no prior criminal records or a low flight risk.

In Cases in Which the Accused Cannot Provide Bail or Cannot