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Understanding Bail Bonds in Cook County
When facing criminal charges, you may be eligible for bail. This may give you the opportunity to spend time with family, work, and handle personal matters outside of police custody while you are awaiting trial for your charges. However, it is important to understand that bail is different for each case and situation. Furthermore, not everyone is eligible. Understand what bail is, how it works, how the amount is determined, and whether or not you may be eligible for bail in Cook County.
What is a Bail Bond?
Bail is an amount of money, set by a judge and paid to the courts, and the bond acts as a sort of collateral. By paying it, you are giving up something to be released from custody and are more likely to follow the rules to ensure the bond is not forfeited. These rules include not leaving the state of Illinois, appearing at all court hearings, not possessing a firearm or dangerous weapon, and not committing any further crimes while on release. In some cases, you may also be restricted from contacting the defendant (i.e. domestic battery cases).
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