What is the effect described by the term substitution of bail?

• A. To change the form of bail without changing its amount
• B. To replace one form of bail with another
• C. To increase the bond amount
• D. To remove the bondsman from the case

Answer: (B)

Substitution of bail means replacing one form of bail with another. Bail can be posted as cash, property, or through a surety bond with a bondsman. When substitution is permitted, the court allows switching the securing instrument from one form to a different one while keeping the underlying obligation to appear and comply with conditions. For example, changing from a cash bond to a surety bond (or from one bondsman to another) illustrates substitution. It’s about changing the mechanism used to secure release, not inherently about increasing the amount or removing the bondsman.