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Tulare
County District Attorney
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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.
What is a Surety
Bond?
A surety bond (or bail bond) is the form
of security posted by a professional Bail
Bond Agency to guarantee the accused will
appear in court. The Surety Company assumes
responsibility for the accused, and guarantees
that the full amount of the bond will be
paid to the court if the accused fails to
appear at all required appearances.
Contact Respect Bail Bonds
toll free at 1-800-524-2245. |
