Bind Over

To hold a person for trial on bond (bail) or in jail. If the judicial official conducting a hearing finds probable cause to believe the accused committed a crime, the official will bind over the accused, normally by setting bail for the accused's appearance at trial. (This is a state court procedure.)

Source: U.S. Courts

A judge's decision before a trial that says there is enough evidence for a trial.

Source: California Courts.

Last reviewed October 2022