Post Bail Or Bond With No Conditions In Suffolk
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An “own recognizance” release is when the court lets a defendant out of jail after an arrest without having to post bail, based solely on his or her promise to (a) return to court for future hearings and (b) comply with certain conditions of release.
Once bail is posted, you will be released from jail and will have to appear in court on the assigned date. If you do not post bail, you will remain in jail until your court date. This can be a significant downside to not posting bail, as you will have to spend additional time in jail awaiting your court appearance.
A no bond decision often results in pretrial detention, meaning the defendant must remain in custody until their trial or the resolution of their criminal case. This can have a significant impact on the defendant's ability to prepare for their trial, their defense and maintain their employment and family relationships.
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.
Most bond agreements include travel restrictions, confining you to a specific geographic area such as your county or state. These limitations are designed to ensure your availability for court dates. If travel is necessary, you must seek prior approval from the court or your bail bondsman.
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.
Yes! In California, bonds can be posted twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week. But whether you can bail someone out of jail at any time depends on their situation.
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.
An “own recognizance” release is when the court lets a defendant out of jail after an arrest without having to post bail, based solely on his or her promise to (a) return to court for future hearings and (b) comply with certain conditions of release.
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.
