Posting Bail In Wisconsin In Bronx
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There's no magic number. The amount must reflect the severity of the offense and the defendant's flight risk. Because each situation is so unique, judges receive a lot of leeway in setting bail. Defendants must clear a high hurdle to prove bail was excessive.
Again, there is no set rule for bail amounts in Wisconsin—regardless of the alleged offense or the classification of the alleged crime. That said, there does seem to be a general rule that bail for felony charges in Wisconsin typically costs more than bail for misdemeanor charges.
If bail is imposed, it shall be only in the amount found necessary to assure the appearance of the defendant. Conditions of release, other than monetary conditions, may be imposed for the purpose of protecting members of the community from serious bodily harm or preventing intimidation of witnesses.
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.
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.
If the defendant is not brought to trial within the 60-day period he or she shall not be held longer without setting conditions of release and shall be released on bail or other conditions deemed appropriate by the court.
Bailing someone out of jail who has a history of untrustworthy behavior can create headaches. You're essentially agreeing to put up 10 percent of a bail bond that could be tens of thousands — or even hundreds of thousands — of dollars. If they fail to show, then you went to all that extra trouble for nothing.
