If the defendant cannot post bail, they will remain in custody, but they can also ask family or friends to help them. Alternatively, they may be able to engage a bail bond company to post the bail on their behalf. The court denies bail and the defendant remains in custody until their court hearing.
The court considers the seriousness of the crime, potential penalty, and criminal history in determining the bond length. If the individual has a history of violating the law, the bond length could extend beyond the usual 90 days.
Penalty for Bail Jumping The penalty for felony bail jumping is a prison term between one and five years or a fine of no more than $5,000.00, or both. Misdemeanor bail jumping comes with the punishment of up to $1,000 in fines or one year in jail, or both.
Failing to post bond has several consequences: Extended Jail Time: You remain in custody until your court date, ranging from weeks to months. Court Appearances: Regular court appearances are required. Impact on Employment and Family: Prolonged jail time can lead to job loss and financial strain.
Yes, you can request that bail conditions be dropped by applying to the Magistrate's Court to vary them. They will consider the case and arguments put forward by both the prosecution and the defence.
Unconditional or conditional bail Unconditional bail means there are no conditions on your bail period, but you will need to turn up to the next court date. Conditional bail means there are some restrictions to your bail period which you must follow, or you may commit another offence.
AM I ELIGIBLE FOR A BOND? A detainee is eligible for a bond when they prove that they are NOT a danger to the community and are NOT at flight risk. In some cases, a detainee is not eligible for a bond, for instance due to certain criminal convictions or because they have already been deported in the past.
To be eligible to apply for immigration bail application, you must be detained on immigration grounds. Your chances of being granted bail increase significantly if you can demonstrate that you have a stable place to stay after release.
A grant of immigration bail ends when the person to whom it is granted is: no longer liable to be detained and the Secretary of State is not considering whether to make a deportation order against the person.