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When Do You Need Bail? And Other Commonly Asked Bail Questions
Tracy Roberts
You won't need to pay bail every time you get arrested. In fact, you can get arrested many times and never once have need for bail. Bail is a payment that is required for severe crimes. These frequently asked questions and answers will help you understand why and when you might need bail. If you're ever arrested for a serious crime, these could become relevant questions, and knowing the answers may help you.
When do you need bail?
If you are arrested and sent to jail, bail is a payment that's required by the court if you wish to be let out of jail while waiting for trial. Bail is often required for serious crimes like assault, burglary and murder. Sometimes, whether or not you need bail and how much bail is depends on your criminal history. Bail is intended to prevent you from fleeing when facing possible prosecution, and it is returned to you after you appear at your court date. If you do not appear in court at the appropriate time, the money is forfeited.
Are there times when you could be arrested and not need bail?
For less serious crimes, you may be held in jail for a single night and then released without bail, or you may be released immediately after being arrested. In these cases, you won't need bail.
How much is bail?
The amount that the court sets for bail depends on the severity of the crime.
What is a bail bond?
A bail bond is a promise made by a bail bond company to pay the full amount of the bail if you don't show up at your court date. People who can't afford to pay bail can get a bail bond by paying a premium for the policy. The premium is generally a percentage of the total amount set for bond. After issuing the bail bond, the bail bond company is then responsible for ensuring that you show up at court.
What happens if you don't show up at court after buying a bail bond?
If you don't show up for your court date after posting bail through a bail bond company, the bail bond company can:
- Hire a bounty hunter to bring you back.
- Sue you for the money that you cost the bail bond company when you didn't appear in court.
- Take whatever possessions that were put up for collateral when you made the agreement with the bail bond company.
This system is somewhat unique, because the United States is one of the only countries in the world that allows bounty hunting. If you've recently been arrested, you may have other questions about bail and arrest. These questions should be directed to your criminal law attorney. He or she can help you understand the system and can give you advice to help you with your particular situation.
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