The
last place someone wants to find themselves is in a jail cell. And if you’re
unfortunate enough; arrive in one your first problem is getting out as quickly
as feasible. First, you will have to be “booking,” or processing into police
confinement. Then you may have to post “bail,” a set amount of money you pay in
replacement for your release.
Booking:
In case, you are placed under arrest;
then you processed further. Here's the general information that is taken by law
enforcement. They are:-
- Personal information
(name, date of birth, physical features);
- Information
regarding the crime;
- Fingerprints
and photographs;
- Previous
criminal record.
If
you’ve been placed under arrest for a minor crime, you might be given a written
citation and released, after signing the citation and consenting to appear in
court at a later date.
Recognizance
Release: After booking, the next step is
systematizing your release. The primary interest officials have is that you
show up for your future court dates. In some instances, you may be qualified to
be released on your recognizance. It means that you sign a document in court to
appear later in court or when the date is given. Judges can give you a
recognizance release after considering the following factors.
- The gravity of
the crime;
- Your past rap
sheet, if any;
- Whether your
presence possesses a threat to the community; and
- Last, your
relations to the community (flight risk).
A
warrant is issuable if you fail to appear for your court date. Similarly, it
works the same when you sign a recognizance.
What
is bail?
In
some circumstances, a written agreement to oblige in court isn’t enough, and
the court will want a financial assurance that you will appear in court. Bail
is a means by which you pay a set amount of money to receive your release from
police incarceration. Per your release, you consent to appear in court for all
of your arranged criminal proceedings. If you show up in court, the bail amount
or Santee
bail bonds are returned.
In case, you fail to show up, you forfeit the return of the bail amount and
will be subjected to imprisonment.
The
procedure of bails can vary in different courts. Usually, a bail hearing is
held where your chances of bail and the amount is decided. The court can deny
your release all the same.
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