Bail Without Bond In Riverside
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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).
If they don't post bail, in all likelihood, they will remain incarcerated until they appear before a judge. … at which point, if the judge considers them a flight risk, they will remain behind bars until trial.
California Penal Code Section 825 says that a person arrested in California must be brought before a judge within 48 hours to be charged or released. These rules prevent law enforcement from holding suspects indefinitely while providing sufficient time to collect evidence and decide whether to take the case forward.
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.
If a defendant cannot afford bail, then at the arraignment or any hearing while still incarcerated the defendant can request a bail reduction or release without bail. That must be supported with evidence that the defendant is unlikely to reoffend or to flee.
When a judge announces no bond, the defendant isn't eligible for release from county jail through bail as the judge has not set a bail amount. Instead, the arrested person has to remain in custody until the case concludes or a judge potentially sets bail at a later hearing.
Yes, you can bail yourself out of jail in California, but the process and feasibility depend on several factors including the nature of the crime, the set bail amount, your financial capacity, and your risk assessment.
When a person is arrested, they are entitled to a bail hearing within 24 hours of their arrest, regardless of what they have been charged with. The bail hearing determines if they can be released from custody until their trial date.
Today, the law of bail, as outlined in the Criminal Code , has three main purposes: to ensure those charged with an offence appear in court when required. to maintain public safety by assessing and managing any potential risks if an accused person is released. to maintain the public's confidence in the justice system.
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.
