Section 487.  Bond of accused and sureties.

(1) Before any person is released on bail or released on his own bond, a bond for
such sum of money as the police officer or Court, as the case may be, thinks sufficient shall
be executed by such person, and, when he is released on bail, by one or more sufficient
sureties conditioned that such person shall attend at the time and place mentioned in the
bond, and shall continue so to attend until otherwise directed by the police officer or Court,
as the case may be.
(2) Where any condition is imposed for the release of any person on bail, the bond
shall also contain that condition.
(3) If the case so requires, the bond shall also bind the person released on bail to
appear when called upon at the High Court, Court of Session or other Court to answer the
charge.
(4) For the purpose of determining whether the sureties are fit or sufficient, the Court
may accept affidavits in proof of the facts contained therein relating to the sufficiency or
fitness of the sureties, or, if it considers necessary, may either hold an enquiry itself or cause
an inquiry to be made by a Magistrate subordinate to the Court, as to such sufficiency or
fitness.