What crimes can post bail?
If you’re wondering what crimes can post bail, the answer is: all of them.
However, this does not mean that all defendants will be given the opportunity to actually post bail.
Let’s break this down.
Why would someone not be allowed to post bail?
Bail is determined by the court, and there are average bail amounts by crime. Bail will increase with more serious crimes.
In some cases, however, the judge may deny bail altogether.
If the defendant has previously posted bail and failed to appear in court, then it is likely that they will not be allowed to post bail. As another example, if releasing the defendant back into public poses too many security concerns for other people, then it is also likely that they will not be allowed to post bail.
Denial of bail can also happen if a person has violated parole in the past or if they have an arrest warrant out in another city.
Can you be denied bail but still released from jail?
In other situations, you could actually be denied but still released from jail. This happens if you’re granted an OR release.
When this happens, you do not need to post bail, but you will likely have to adhere to certain restrictions. This may include house arrest, drug testing, and a license suspension.
This is usually only available for very minor crimes (like DUIs) and first-time offenses.