Bail In Criminal Justice System In Chicago
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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.
The bail amount is usually determined at the defendant's first court appearance (arraignment). The judge can release the defendant on their recognizance, deny bail, or set a bail amount.
In felony cases, bail is often not automatically set at the time of arrest. Instead, defendants attend a bail hearing, during which both the prosecution and defense present arguments regarding bail conditions.
Initial Hearing / Arraignment. Either the same day or the day after a defendant is arrested and charged, they are brought before a magistrate judge for an initial hearing on the case.
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.
