Bail

When defendants violate bail conditions or fail to show up in court, they can lose their freedom and, possibly, a lot of money. ... Read more

A person who is accused of committing a crime usually has a right to pretrial release on bail. But there are some exceptions. Learn when judges can deny bail. ... Read more

When people are arrested for allegedly committing crimes, the police can't let them languish in jail indefinitely. They must take jailed suspects before a judge relatively quickly to learn a ... Read more

Most states still allow bounty hunting—the tracking down and arresting of fugitives who jump or skip bail. Regulation of bounty hunters varies widely among states. Are bounty hunters requi ... Read more

Bailing out of jail comes with a set of rules that defendants must abide by or risk returning to a jail cell. Learn about the most common conditions imposed by judges for pretrial release. ... Read more

If you get arrested for committing a crime, you’re innocent until proven guilty—right? Well, it might not feel that way if you’re sitting in jail. If you want to get out jail while awa ... Read more

With the help of traditional evidence or newer risk assessment tools, judges consider several factors when deciding if it’s safe to release criminal defendants before trial and when settin ... Read more

A judge will consider a defendant's likelihood to flee or harm others in determining whether to grant bail after a conviction. ... Read more