Criminal Bonds

A District Court Judge or Magistrate sets the bond amount on all criminal cases. Some minor offenses have a standard bond that has been set by the Judge allowing arrestees to post a bond almost immediately without going to jail. The amount of bond is determined by the degree of risk a defendant poses to the victim or society and the likelihood they will appear for future court dates.

Some bonds include specific instructions, or Orders, to include no contact with a victim, no bars ort taverns, no alcohol, or a curfew.

If bond is posted, the defendant will be given a report date from the officer or the jail personnel. If bond is not posted, the defendant will be brought before the Judge or Magistrate for the next available arraignment scheduled.