Circuit judge Clifton Newman in Charleston allowed a $500,000 surety bond on Monday afternoon for Michael Slager, Guardian reported.
Newman also set a 31 October trial date. Slager will have to remain in South Carolina while out on bail.
Slager, a former North Charleston police officer, is shown on cellphone video firing eight times as Scott ran from a traffic stop. Slager, 34, faces 30 years to life without parole if convicted.