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Sutter
County District Attorney
Sutter
County Sheriff
More Questions
Answered:
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.
Can I post Bail
myself? Yes, anyone may pay the full
amount of the bail. However, most people
do not have access to the full bail amount
immediately to quickly secure release of
the accused. Also, you will not have access
to your funds until all court appearances
(through resolution of the charges) are
complete, thereby tying up your funds for
what could be a lengthy period. Another
consideration is that your funds are at
risk if, for any reason, the accused fails
to appear at a court appearance.
Contact Respect Bail Bonds
toll free at 1-800-524-2245. |
