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What is Bail? Bail is a form of monetary security the court uses to ensure the accused will appear in court at all required appearances. If the accused appears when required, the court refunds the bail. If the accused fails to appear, the court keeps the bail, and may issue a warrant for arrest.
How is the Bail Amount set? Judges are responsible for setting bail, but because many people want to get out of jail as quickly as possible, most jails have standard Bail Schedules which specify the amounts of bail for different offences. These schedules may vary from county to county, and are usually set by municipal, superior, and other judges.
In setting or denying bail, the judge or magistrate's primary concern is public safety. Other considerations in setting the bail amount are the seriousness of the offence and the previous criminal record of the accused.
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