Can judges deny bail? Bail is a right guaranteed to every citizen by the 8th Amendment of the US Constitution. However, there are certain circumstances under which a defendant can be denied the right to bail.
Read on to learn a little more about reasons why bail might get denied.
Repeat Offender
When someone is on probation or parole and they commit another crime, they’ll probably be arrested. Depending on the nature of the crime the defendant committed, they might have their bail forfeited and have to remain in custody until their court date.
Flight Risk
When someone is considered a flight risk, it’s because the court believes that they might try and avoid attending their trial. This can sometimes happen in cases where the defendant is facing significant time in jail. A defendant with a history of skipping bail in the past is likely to have their bail denied if they commit any further crimes.
Their Crime Was Serious
Certain crimes, such as murder, attempted murder, rape, etc. are so serious that the defendant is believed to be a threat to the community if they’re allowed to remain free. As such, people who commit serious crimes might have their bail denied by a judge.
Failure to Appear in Court
Granting bail is based on trust. When allowing someone to be bailed out of jail, the court trusts that the person is going to show up for court at the appointed date and time. Failing to do so can put a defendant in deep trouble. Not only for the current case they’re failing to appear for, but if they’re ever arrested again, it’s possible they won’t be eligible for bail.
How to Bail Someone Out with Santa Clarita Bail Bonds
You can bail someone out of jail any time of day or night. Begin by giving us a call and providing some identifying information about the person you want to bail out of jail. We’ll use that info to locate them within the jail system and verify their eligibility for bail. Then, we have you fill out the short, simple, bail bond application forms and that’s it!
Once everything is signed, we send an agent to the jail to post the bond, and your friend or loved one will be released a short time later.
