bounty hunting

Bounty hunting is a profession where individuals, known as bounty hunters or bail enforcement agents, locate and apprehend people who have skipped bail—meaning they failed to appear in court after securing a release. When someone is released from jail on bail, they often pay a fee as a guarantee to return for their court date. If they don't show up, the bail is forfeited, and a bounty hunter is hired to find and bring them back to face charges. They typically operate with the authorization of the legal system and are compensated with a percentage of the bail amount.