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Ed. Note: The following is a KHTS Feature story based on a recent interview with All American Bail Bonds
A common question bail agents at All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita hear from the public is, “How is bail set?”
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Judges are responsible for setting bail, according to Inessa Chavez, vice president of All American Bail Bonds.
“Most jails have standard bail schedules which specify bail amounts for common crimes,” she said. “This is because most people want to get out of jail immediately, and depending on when you are arrested, it can take a few days to see a judge.”
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When you or your loved one is arrested, the arresting law enforcement agency– such as the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station –will book the person at the jail on a certain criminal offense.
The agency then uses the Los Angeles County Uniform Bail Schedule to determine the bail amount.
“Most arrestees can be released from jail on bail,” Chavez said. “Some are not because the arresting agency feels the person is a flight risk or a risk to public safety, or if the crime allegedly committed is a capital offense.”
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Depending on the charges, the bail amount can range from thousands to millions of dollars, and it can be raised or lowered in court depending on the case.
“The Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution requires that bail not be excessive,” Chavez said. “The amount of bail should be no more than is reasonably necessary to keep the arrestee from fleeing before a case is over.”
Bail agents at All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita are available 24-7 to answer questions such as these and provide bail assistance in the case that you or a loved one is arrested.
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