What are bail amounts?

Bail amounts depend on several factors...

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What are bail amounts?


Bail amounts can range from $100 to several millions of dollars. The amount of bail that is required by the court takes into account a number of things:

The seriousness of the crime.

The defendant’s residence history.

The defendant’s work history.

The defendant’s risk of fleeing once they are bailed out.

The defendant’s perceived ‘danger to society’ by the court.

The defendant’s financial means.

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