How is the Bail Amount Set?

If you’ve found yourself in a situation where you or a loved one needs to be bailed out of jail you may have asked the question, “How is the bail amount set?”  In today’s post we’re going to answer that question and hopefully give you some insight into the bail process.  There are three major components that factor into how the bail amount is set – history – employment – and the social situation of the defendant.  Before we understand how bail is set first we must understand that bail is determined by a judge by law.  In some situations a judge can deny bail by the same factors that determine the bail amount.  Let’s take a closer look at the three main components a judge will look at to determine bail.

History.  Does the defendant have a history of repetitive charges?  Has the defendant jumped bail in the past?  If the defendant has been charged on multiple occasions that will usually cause the bail to be higher or make the defendant ineligible for bail.  In addition if the defendant has skipped court dates or jumped bail that will negatively impact their case.

Employment.  Is the defendant currently employed?  Believe it or not your employment status can positively impact your case – especially if you have a stable work history.  This shows the court that you can be responsible and reliable.  If you’re unemployed or in between jobs this could cause the cost of bail to be increased.

Social Situation.  Another factor they will look at is whether or not you have relatives or family nearby.  Since friends or family can be supportive and help you arrive at your court date and often times you are less likely to skip your court date or jump bail if you have friends and family in town.

How is the Bail Amount Set – Call 1st Choice Bail Bonds Today!

If you have additional questions about how bail is set contact our team at 1st Choice Bail Bonds today.  We’re not just a bail bond company – We’re everyday people helping everyday people!