Judges don’t just select random numbers when calculating an individual’s bail. There is a standardized process for calculating and setting bail amounts. For whatever reason, if you or someone you know will be standing before a judge sometime soon, it might help to familiarize yourself with how judges determine bail. What is Bail? First, it […]
How Judges Determine Bail: The Method to the Bail Setting Process
Posted 4 years ago by Jim Titus
Protection Against Excessive Bail Amounts: The Eighth Amendment
Posted 6 years ago by Jim Titus
Judges will consider a variety of factors when determining a bail amount. One thing is certain, however. The idea of innocent until proven guilty is still a standard in our court system, so protection against excessive bail amounts exists within the context of the Eighth Amendment. Factors a Judge Could Use to Determine Bail Amounts […]