What does the legal term 'remand' refer to?

The legal term 'remand' specifically refers to the action of sending a case or individual back to custody, often by a higher court to a lower court or by a court to a correctional facility. This can occur when a judge decides that further action is required or that the defendant should remain in custody while legal processes are ongoing.

In the context of bail and criminal proceedings, remanding an individual typically involves a determination that they should not be released while awaiting trial or additional hearings. This helps ensure the defendant's availability for court appearances and maintains the integrity of the judicial process.

The other options reflect different legal concepts: releasing from jail pertains to a different judicial decision, filing an appeal is the process of seeking a higher court's review of a decision, and issuing a fine involves penalizing for an infraction or crime, none of which align with the definition of remand.