The amount of bail (deposit of money or property) is set by the criminal judge at arraignment to release the prisoner and guarantee his return on the next court date.

• A. Beyond a reasonable doubt
• B. Bail
• C. Brief
• D. Application

Answer: (B)

Bail is the money or property posted to secure a defendant's release from custody pending trial and to guarantee the defendant's return on the next court date. The judge sets the amount at arraignment to ensure the defendant will come back for future court appearances. This term directly describes the release mechanism described in the question. The other terms refer to different ideas: beyond a reasonable doubt is the standard of proof required to convict, a brief is a short written legal document or argument, and an application is a formal request for something. So bail best fits the concept described.