1207.0 - Standard Bonds and Pretrial Release

Question 1

As a general rule, what is the dollar amount provided by the bond schedule for the following offenses:

a. 1st Degree Felonies
b. 2nd Degree Felonies
c. 3rd Degree Felonies
d. 1st Degree Misdemeanors
e. 2nd Degree Misdemeanors

Answer 1

a. $5000
b. $2500
c. $1000
d. $500
e. $250

Question 2

What happens to bonds of arrestees who reside out of state?

Answer 2

Bonds are automatically doubled

Question 3

Officers may increase a defendants bond in the charging affidavit when the officer does what two things?

Answer 3

1. Specifically lists in the charging affidavit the reason why the arrestee should not be granted bond in accordance with the bond schedule
   AND
2. Receives supervisory approval to increase bond, and notes same in the affidavit