What is the legal procedure for setting bail for possible criminals?
Bail amounts are predetermined. The booking officer looks refers to a chart that lists crime categories and corresponding bail amounts. Bail can be reduced at your arraignment which you are entitled to within 72 hours of your arrest. Your attorney can request you bail amount be reduced or you be released on your own recognize (O.R.)Some charges are no bail and others are a cite and release. Usually you pay the bail bondsman 10% and may have to prove additional collateral. The police can request a Judge increase you bail amount or issue a no bail at the time of your booking if they want to prevent you from being released.
