Bail With No Conditions In Virginia
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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.
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.
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.
You Could Be Held in Jail Without Possibility of Release (Without Bond) If this happens, it means the magistrate and/or judge(s) in Virginia believed that no condition or combination of conditions would reasonably guarantee your return to court and reasonably protect the public.
Defendants held without bail comprised 6% of all felony defendants, with defendants charged with murder (40%) the most likely to be denied bail.
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.
You Could Be Held in Jail Without Possibility of Release (Without Bond) If this happens, it means the magistrate and/or judge(s) in Virginia believed that no condition or combination of conditions would reasonably guarantee your return to court and reasonably protect the public.
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.
