Bail With Conditions In Arizona
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You need to file a motion to amend bond conditions with the court. You should at least consult with a local criminal defense attorney (if you are not already represented by someone) to discuss the issues the court will consider, and the best way to address those issues.
No - if you signed the bond it doesn't matter whether you have a job or not - or whether the bondsman asked you if you did. You are liable as surety on the bond - having a job or not has nothing to do with your liability. Sorry.
Most bond agreements include travel restrictions, confining you to a specific geographic area such as your county or state. These limitations are designed to ensure your availability for court dates. If travel is necessary, you must seek prior approval from the court or your bail bondsman.
The release conditions are just what they sound like: orders or conditions that the judge will apply to you so you can be released from custody while your case is pending. This means that right at the start of your case, you can be put in jail unless you follow the rules the court sets.
Under Arizona law, most criminal offenses are “bailable as a matter of right,” meaning that, unless the judge determines that the defendant should not be permitted to post bail for a very specific set of reasons, then the judge must determine the conditions under which the defendant may be released.
You are also likely to face stricter release conditions. Courts may forbid you from traveling out of California or require you to wear an electronic ankle bracelet to track your position.
Every order of release must contain the following conditions: (1) the defendant must appear at all court proceedings; (2) the defendant must not commit any criminal offense; (3) the defendant must not leave Arizona without the court's permission; and (4) if a defendant is released during an appeal after judgment and ...
A motion to reduce bond or modify release conditions can be a fairly complex matter, so it's important to consult with a good Arizona criminal defense attorney prior to any modification hearing. After your initial appearance, you will normally get one chance to change your release conditions or reduce bail.
