subject: Different Options For Release From Jail [print this page] There are certain occurrences when a person is detained in jail due to some minor offense. Although there are some minor offenses wherein the suspect is simply given a citation and released at the scene immediately, there are also suspects who are booked and detained in jail. When a suspect is arrested for a particular crime, he or she will be arraigned within 24-48 hours, at which time a court judge can decide if he or she will be given the option to pay for bail and be temporarily released from jail.
The most popular method for a judge to temporarily release a suspect is on bail. This means that the arrested individual can pay the court a determined amount of money to be temporarily released from jail until his or her court date. The court judge will determine the amount of money that must be paid by the suspect, his or her family, relatives, or friends. Unless the suspect pays bail, he or she will remain in jail for the duration of his or her court date thus preventing him or her from going about their usual lifestyle. The purpose of this bail is to ensure that despite the temporary release of the suspect from jail, he or she guarantees to appear in all of his or her court hearing and proceedings. The most common way of paying for bail is through a bail bond service agency. This is where a defendant employs the services of a bail bonds agent to post bail.
Aside from bail bonds, there are also other options for release. One of them is the property bond. This method involves real estate. The equity of the property must be equal to 150% of the total bond amount. However, if the defendant fails to complete his or her court requirements, the court will foreclose the property. Another option for release is paying the full amount of the bail in cash. The source of the money for large bail amounts will be verified first to ensure that the funds came from legal sources. Citation release is another option for release from jail detention. This involves the issuance of a citation to the arrested individual, informing him or her the date of his or her court proceeding and hearing.
When a person is arrested, he or she is given the right to be temporarily released from jail depending on the seriousness of their crimes. There are different options of release and it is the court's judge to decide which option will be available for the suspect.
