Bail In Criminal Cases In Cuyahoga
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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 amendment — which voters overwhelmingly approved in November 2022 — requires judges to consider public safety when setting bail. The amendment also took power away from the Ohio Supreme Court to set rules on bail amounts or conditions and gave it to state lawmakers.
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.
Cash bail involves paying the full amount to the court, which is refundable if the defendant complies with all court appearances. Property bonds, on the other hand, allow defendants to use real estate as collateral, with the understanding that failure to appear may result in the forfeiture of the property.
In general a defendant may post 10% of the bond that was set unless the Judge's order says "No Percent." For example, if the Judge orders a $5,000 bond then $500 must be posted. The full amount of the bond must be posted if the Judge orders it.
Common Bond Conditions: The Essentials to Know Mandatory Court Appearances. One of the primary conditions of being out on bond is attending all scheduled court appearances. Travel Restrictions. Maintaining a Law-Abiding Lifestyle. No Contact with Certain Individuals. Compliance with Substance Abuse Testing.
To determine bail, a judge will consider: Any pertinent bail schedule. The specific charges. Whether it was a violent or non-violent crime.
