What does 1 million dollar bail mean?

A 1 million dollar bail means that a person accused of a crime can be released from custody by paying that amount to the court as a guarantee that they will appear for their scheduled court dates. If the individual fails to appear, the court retains the bail amount as a penalty. Bail is often set based on the severity of the crime, flight risk, and other factors. In many cases, the accused may use a bail bond service to pay a percentage of the total bail amount, typically around 10%.