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What factors does a magistrate consider when determining bail? By law, a magistrate must consider: (i) The nature and circumstances of the offense. (ii) Whether a firearm is alleged to have been used in the offense.
There is no fixed schedule for bond amounts, but typical amounts might be $500-5000 for misdemeanors; $2500-10,000 for property and drug felonies; and $25,000-50,000 or much more for serious felonies.
Appeal from bail, bond, or recognizance order. A. If a judicial officer denies bail to a person, requires excessive bond, or fixes unreasonable terms of a recognizance under this article, the person may appeal the decision of the judicial officer.
§ 19.2-123. Release of accused on secured or unsecured bond or promise to appear; conditions of release.
Types of Bail in Virginia Criminal Cases However, if the magistrate does not set bond, then you will remain in jail either until released after trial or sentencing or until your defense attorney files a motion in court. There are three types of bail set in Virginia criminal cases: Recognizance.
If you fail to comply with pre-court services, the court revokes bond, and all participating authorities start an immediate search for your apprehension. Once you are re-arrested, the court sets hearing for bail violations, and the prosecutor calls for your detention; which the court consents to.
Failure to Appear in Virginia is charged under Virginia Code §19.2-128. It is a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by zero to twelve months in jail and/or a fine of up to $2,500.00.
§ 19.2-119. "Bail" means the pretrial release of a person from custody upon those terms and conditions specified by order of an appropriate judicial officer.
Virginia Code Section 19.2-120 states that a person pending a trial or hearing, shall be admitted to bail, unless there is reason to believe: They will not appear for trial. They are an unreasonable danger to himself/ herself. They would constitute an unreasonable danger to the public.
