Bail In Criminal Cases In Salt Lake
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Attend All Court Hearings: This is the most critical condition of bail. Missing a single court date can lead to a bench warrant being issued for your arrest, and you'll forfeit your bail. Live Lawfully: Avoid any criminal activity, even minor offenses.
Attend All Court Hearings: This is the most critical condition of bail. Missing a single court date can lead to a bench warrant being issued for your arrest, and you'll forfeit your bail. Live Lawfully: Avoid any criminal activity, even minor offenses.
To answer your question, yes, you can bail yourself out of jail. However, most people choose to be bailed out by a loved one using a bail bond company. Either way, the process is the same, whether you or a loved one chooses to bail yourself out.
Post-Arrest Jail Time in Utah Once you have been booked, the prosecutor will have 72 hours before deciding whether or not file charges against you. Within 48-72 hours after charges have been filed, you will be taken before a judge for your arraignment and bail hearing.
Generally, if law enforcement places you in custody, your "speedy trial" rights typically require the prosecutor to decide charges within 72 hours. Many states adhere to this 72-hour limit. Sometimes, the state does not file charges. In such instances, the state will release the arrestee.
You will stay there until the conclusion of court proceedings in your case. This waiting period isn't just a matter of days. It can extend to weeks or even months. If your case goes to trial, you'll be in jail until court proceedings wrap up.
If you have been arrested and jailed on an out of state warrant, the state you are wanted in has 30 days to either come and get you, or have the arresting state cut you loose. Or, you can try to fight extradition through the courts which could take anywhere from 180 days - 365 days.
