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Pretrial Release: How It Works

Defendants have an option between bail bonds and pre-trial release to get out of the jail and meet their loved ones. Which one is better?

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Pretrial Release: How It Works

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  1. Pre-Trial Release: How It Works • Presented by : Signature Bail Bonds

  2. What is a pre-trial release? • A pre-trial release is a government organization that obtains the release of defendants from a local jail • The defendant does not have to commit any funds • They only need to promise for appearing in the court.

  3. What Are the Benefits of a Pre-Trial Release? Pre-trial release agreements are almost similar to bail bonds. A pre-trial release has several benefits: • Funded by taxpayers • No one is financially responsible for the defendant after their release • Can be used in violent, felony cases

  4. When is a pre-trial release used? To obtain the release of individuals charged with: • Misdemeanors • Felonies • Violent Offences

  5. Who pays for a pre-trial release? • Pre-trial release programs are funded by taxpayers • The defendant doesn’t have to contribute to for the release.

  6. What happens after a defendant is released? • Defendants must promise to appear in court at their hearing. What happens if they do not appear? • They become fugitives

  7. Who is financially liable for the defendant after release? • No one is financially responsible for the defendant or to ensure that they appear in court.

  8. Who finds defendants who fail to appear? • Local authorities are called upon to find and return the defendants.

  9. What is an alternative to pre-trial release? Commercial Bail

  10. And that’s how a pre-trial release works! • For more information about bail bonds and for trusted bail bond agents, please visit Signature Bail Bonds

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