Factors considered include the seriousness of the charges, the defendant's criminal history, ties to the community, and their financial situation. Pretrial Services Report – The judge may also review a report that the pretrial services agency prepares.
Nature of the Crime: PR bonds are more likely to be granted for non-violent offenses or first-time offenses. Serious crimes, such as violent felonies, are less likely to qualify for a PR bond. Criminal History: Defendants with a clean or minimal criminal record are more likely to be considered for a PR bond.
Nature of the Crime: PR bonds are more likely to be granted for non-violent offenses or first-time offenses. Serious crimes, such as violent felonies, are less likely to qualify for a PR bond. Criminal History: Defendants with a clean or minimal criminal record are more likely to be considered for a PR bond.
If the defendant does not pose a threat to people in the community, they do not have a criminal record, and their crime did not involve violence, they are more likely to get a release on their own recognizance.
If you or a loved one are remanded without bond, it means there is no chance for release before a trial date. Instead, you will be required to remain in jail until your hearing.
If the defendant fulfills their obligation to appear in court, the bail bond company recovers the full amount of the bond. Conversely, if the defendant fails to appear, the bail bond company loses this amount, and the defendant may be liable for the financial loss incurred by the bond company.
Whether a bond is granted is entirely up to the judge's discretion—they may sometimes deny a personal bond if they assess that there may be a risk of repeat offenses, non-compliance, or a danger to public safety.
No Bond Hold This could happen if the defendant is considered a flight risk, poses a danger to others, or if there are reasons to believe they may tamper with evidence or intimidate witnesses. In such cases, the judge may issue a “no bond hold,” which means the person will remain in custody until their trial.
Anonymity: Bearer bonds afford their owners a degree of anonymity that few modern financial instruments offer. They are appropriate for any situation that requires utmost discretion—for instance, some sensitive business deals or confidential investigations.
And while some will tell you that you can't remain anonymous, the short answer is actually yes, you can. (But with one major consideration.) The Court is going to need a name and person to return the bond to once the court date has been successfully completed.