If an accused person is not released by police, the accused must be brought before the court for a bail hearing. The court (judge or justice of the peace) decides, based on the evidence and submissions of the parties, whether to detain or release the accused, with or without conditions.
Bail information is considered public record in the State of California, meaning that anyone (not only defendants themselves) can request this info. The details can be accessed via the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system or the Criminal Intake Section.
The defendant can post their own bail or ask a family member or friend to post it. If the defendant uses a bond company, the company may require the defendant to have a co-signer (someone who will help the company find the defendant should they fail to appear).
In California, a bail bondsman typically has six months to find and return the defendant. If the defendant is not found in the timeframe, you will be responsible for paying not only the full amount of the bond, but also any additional expenses and any unpaid premiums.
For example, in California, bail bond records are generally public and accessible via the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system.
In some jurisdictions, the court may also allow you to post a property bond, which will use property that you own as collateral for your conditional release. Unfortunately, though, if your bail amount is high, you may not have the resources to post bail with the court on your own.
To request a Certificate of Disposition bring the following items to the Central Clerk's Office in the court in which your case was processed: Defendant's full name and date of birth • Docket Number (if you know it) • Picture I.D. $10.00 (exact change only). If you are receiving public benefits, present your valid N.Y.
To request a Certificate of Disposition, mail the following items: Completed Request form. Payment of $5.00 payable to CITY OF BUFFALO. A self-addressed and stamped envelope.