Bail guidelines in California are very, very important to understand. Â One of the first things a criminal defendant is faced with after being arrested is the issue of bail. Â When a suspect is arrested for a criminal offense, the arresting agency will refer to the local bail schedule to set bail. Â If you are arrested for a felony, bail will be quite high. Â If you are arrested for a misdemeanor, then bail will be set relatively low depending on the nature of the charges. Â In Los Angeles County inmates, upon arrest, may be able to call a “Bail Commissioner” from the jail and request to be released on their own recognizance prior to the actual arraignment. Â Each county has it’s own procedures for bail. Â Contacting an attorney prior to your court date to discuss the issue of bail is critical.
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