Santa Clarita Bail Bonds

How Long Do You Stay in Jail if You Can’t Make Bail?

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Parole - How It Works
Bail is set as a financial incentive to ensure a person charged with a crime attends all of their court dates if they're let out of custody. When someone pays bail to the court clerk, it's held until the defendant's case comes to a close - regardless of whether they're found guilty or not. After that, the money (minus any relevant court fees) is returned by the courts. In some cases, a person who is unable to afford bail might have to remain in custody until their court case is resolved. If b...
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Thinking About Skipping Bail?

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Thinking About Skipping Bail
A common misconception about skipping bail is that a person has to willfully leave the area and go on the run. While this is certainly one way to skip bail, it isn't the only way. Once a bail bond is posted and you are released from custody, you must attend all of your scheduled court appearances. If you miss one, you've skipped bail. Below are a few things that can happen if you skip bail, whether on purpose or not. A Warrant Is Issued For Your Arrest  Once it has been determined that ...
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Are You a Flight Risk?

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Are You a Flight Risk?
When a judge is deciding whether or not to set bail, one of the factors they will consider is whether or not the defendant is a flight risk. The judge wants to make sure you appear for all of your court dates, and people who seem like they may not show up are often denied bail. Here are a few factors judges consider when deciding whether or not a person is a flight risk. Nearby Family If you have a family in the area, particularly a spouse and children, you're typically considered a low fl...
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