Most states allow prosecutors up to 72 hours after an arrest to file charges, although some states, like California, allow only 48 hours. If the prosecutor fails to bring charges within this time limit, the court has to release you. Failure to do that is a violation of your rights.
If you are taken into custody in Utah and can't afford bail, you will be held in jail until your trial date. This period of awaiting trial is known as “remand detention,” and it can last up to a few months.
Bail Eligibility in Utah Any person who has been charged with a non-capital crime is entitled, in most situations, to bail. Capital crimes are those crimes punishable by death. Most states that have a bail system have their own laws that may impact eligibility.
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.
Bond conditions are rules you must follow while out on bail. They help make sure you show up for court and don't commit new crimes. Common conditions include curfews, travel limits, and no-contact orders. Violating bond conditions can lead to getting arrested again.
Conditional release Authorized in most states, defendants promise to appear, but a court can impose additional conditions of release, such as supervision by pretrial services or other monitoring.
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.
As opposed to conditional bail, unconditional bail is simpler and a bit unstructured. An unconditional bail is usually applied when the accused person is a no–flight-risk, their charges are relatively insignificant, they don't seem like a danger to society, and they have a clean criminal record.
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.