Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bind-over

Noun

/ˈbaɪnd ˌoʊvər/

Definition

A legal term referring to a situation in which a court orders a defendant to be held over for trial or subjected to certain conditions before trial.

Examples

After the arraignment, the judge decided to bind-over the defendant for further proceedings.
As part of the bind-over agreement, the accused must attend all scheduled court dates.

Meaning

To bind-over someone typically means that the court is requiring them to appear before a higher court, often involving certain stipulations or guarantees, such as paying a fine or adhering to specific behaviors.