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What is bail and how is it set? |
The amount of bail - money or other security deposited with the Sheriff to insure that you will appear - is set by a magistrate. Normally, after an arrest you are taken before a Magistrate for a Probable Cause Hearing. Your bond amount is set at that hearing. Appear at all hearings. If you have any doubt, go to Court so a new warrant is not issued for your arrest for failing to appear.
If you fail to appear, your bail will be lost and a new warrant will be issued for your arrest. For traffic citations, officers at the jail may be able to accept bail. If you cannot post or put up the bail, you will be kept in custody. |
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