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Who decides the amount of bail?
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The judge is usually who will decide your bail amount. However, because it may take up to several days to see the judge and have your bail amount set, some jails have standard bail amounts for certain common crimes. If this is the case, you can pay t
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Who Sets Bail Amount?
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A judge or magistrate normally sets the Bail amount for a particular case according to a county Bail Schedule and the particulars of a case. The Bail Schedule itself is usually set annually by a majority vote of superior, municipal, and other judges.
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What do I do when I come to court as indicated on my citation, citation letter, bail bond receipt, or jail release form?
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Look for your name, the courtroom location, and the time your case will be heard on the calendar posted outside the Clerk's Office, room 219. If you are unable to find your name or locate a calendar, go to the Clerk's Office.
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What is Bail?
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The purpose of the bail system is to guarantee the appearance of a defendant in court. Bail is basic to the system of individual protection set up by the U. S. Constitution (Eighth Amendment). Without bail, a person could be held indefinitely, until
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