ARRANGING BAIL FOR THE CRIMINAL DEFENDANT

• NCJ Number: 6389
• Journal: Practical Lawyer Volume: 18 Issue: 1 Dated: (JANUARY 1972) Pages: 15-38
• Author(s): A G AMSTERDAM; B L SEGAL
• Date Published: 1972
• Length: 24 pages
• Corporate Author: American Law Institute and American Bar Assoc
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

IN EVERY JURISDICTION ALL PERSONS ARRESTED HAVE AN ABSOLUTE RIGHT TO HAVE BAIL SET FOR PRE-TRIAL RELEASE ON ANY NON-CAPITAL CHARGE.

Abstract

THIS RIGHT IS GUARANTEED BY THE CONSTITUTION AS WELL AS BY STATUTE. THERE ARE THREE TYPES OF BAIL ALLOWABLE. THESE ARE CASH OR NEGOTIABLE SECURITIES, A SURETY BOND POSTED BY A LICENSED BONDING COMPANY, AND A REAL PROPERTY BOND. SINCE THE PURPOSE OF BAIL IS TO ASSURE DEFENDANTS APPEARANCE AT TRIAL, IT FOLLOWS THAT FAILURE TO APPEAR CAN RESULT IN FORFEITURE OF BAIL.