What Is Bail?
Perhaps, a loved one is arrested for a crime. They are allowed to post bail (money) to get out of jail and appear in court to face the …show more content…
If the defendant does not appear on the appointed court date, a number of things might take place. For example, a warrant might be issued for their immediate arrest. The bail is revoked and the individual must return to jail immediately. In some circumstances, the judge might set another date for the defendant to appear in court. However, this is a rare event.
Bail Rights
Certainly, the family of the defendant have questions about the bail system. One question that we often hear concerns the right to bail. Under most circumstances, the individual arrested is entitled to bail. However, a number of factors weigh in on this circumstance. For example, the severity of the crime. Murder and other violent crimes might be exempt. A judge makes the ultimate decision surrounding this circumstance.
Posting Bond
In order to post bond, we require that the defendant's family show proof of identity and proof of income to get the ball rolling. Generally, all is required is a few pay stubs and a driver's license. A piece of mail with identifying name and address is also