Bondsman (noun)

1. A person who acts as surety for another's appearance in court.
2. A person who acts as surety for the payment of a debt or performance of a duty.

Origin:

From bond (surety) + man.

Examples:

1. The accused was released on bond after the bondsman put up the required collateral.
2. The defendant's bondsman promised to pay the fine if the defendant failed to appear in court.
3. A bondsman is a professional who helps people post bail and make sure they show up in court.
4. The bondsman's job is to ensure that the defendant will appear in court when required.
5. He had to pay a bondsman to get out of jail.