Initial appearances for all offenses occur in Court. The suspect is informed of charges and prompted to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. Guilty pleas lead to immediate conviction and sentencing by a judicial officer while a plea of not guilty progresses the matter to trial.
Bail is an agreement between a suspect or accused person with the police/court that the accused person will attend court when required, and that should the accused person fail to appear, the court may issue warrants of arrest, and order forfeiture of the amount deposited.
16.In Kenya, there is no express provision in law or the Constitution prescribing anticipatory bail. the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, provides for; (a) bail of arrested person under article 49(1)(h); and (b) appropriate reliefs under article 23(3) for breach or threat of breach of the Bill of Rights.
Here are the basic steps: visit the county jail's website, use a third-party inmate search tool, contact the jail directly, or check online court records. Each method provides a path to find the bail amount and plan for a loved one's quick release.
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