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Professional answers from Attorney Shao Shiwei

Note: The term “payment” mentioned herein does not refer to engaging in improper influence or connections.
Whether release on bail pending trial may be granted is a decision made by judicial authorities based on an assessment of the specific circumstances of the case, including whether the party poses a danger to society and whether there is a risk of absconding, colluding with others, or destroying evidence.
As only lawyers are permitted to meet with the detained party during custody, the lawyer may, based on such meetings, submit opinions to the judicial authorities demonstrating the party’s innocence, lesser culpability, or lack of social danger, thereby assisting the public security organs in their assessment.
If the public security organ agrees to grant release on bail pending trial, it will involve either personal surety or monetary security. Personal surety refers to providing a guarantor who shall supervise the released party. Monetary security refers to paying a security deposit, with a minimum amount of RMB 1,000 (RMB 500 for minors). If the party does not violate relevant regulations during the period of release on bail, the security deposit shall be refunded upon presentation of the notice releasing the bail or other relevant legal documents at the bank at the conclusion of the bail period.

Matters to note during the period of release on bail pending trial:

Be available upon summons; report to authorities before leaving the city or county. Violations may result in detention. Please take note.

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