Pre-Trial Release: How It Works

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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.

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

What Are the Benefits of a Pre-Trial Release?

When is a pre-trial release used?

To obtain the release of individuals charged with:

• Misdemeanors

• Felonies

• Violent Offences

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.

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

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.

Who finds defendants who fail to appear?

• Local authorities are called upon to find and return the defendants.

What is an alternative to pre-trial release?

Commercial Bail

And that’s how a pre-trial release works!

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