Bond Duration Explained Bail bonds in California are valid for the life of the cases unless you miss court or get rearrested. Then, depending on the circumstances, you may need to post another bond.
How Long Can a Person Be Out on a Bail Bond? Most states allow the bail bonds to last anywhere from 90 to 120 days. However, the time period varies based on the seriousness of the crime. The person's previous criminal record is also considered.
The bail amount is usually determined at the defendant's first court appearance (arraignment). The judge can release the defendant on their recognizance, deny bail, or set a bail amount.
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.
In felony cases, bail is often not automatically set at the time of arrest. Instead, defendants attend a bail hearing, during which both the prosecution and defense present arguments regarding bail conditions.
Initial Hearing / Arraignment. Either the same day or the day after a defendant is arrested and charged, they are brought before a magistrate judge for an initial hearing on the case.