Effective January 1, 2023, an arrested person in Illinois will no longer have to send cash to get out of jail. Public Law 101-0652 eliminates the use of cash bonds.
Normally when a person is arrested for a crime, examples are DUI, robbery, assault, etc., the person would have to raise a certain amount of money to get out of prison. This money is called a “bonus”. Also, a person would typically only need to provide or book 10% of the deposit amount. So if a judge sets bail at $5,000.00, a person would have to pay $500.00 to be released. Once the case is closed, 90% of the amount sent will either be refunded to the individual or used towards fines.
How to get your bail money back:
Once your case is closed, your bail money will be refunded to you (minus 10% if your bail is a Bond D). If you are fined, court costs or other charges, the court will apply your bail refund to the amount you owe the court before returning your bail money to you. Your bail can (in some cases) be used to pay your solicitor. Some courts are more willing than others to refer the bail back to your attorney.
How Bail is Set The judge will consider many factors when determining the type and amount of bail an individual should be given. The judge first considers the nature of the crime or the charges against the accused. The judge will also consider whether someone was injured during the crime or whether it was a robbery, how much money or stolen property was stolen. Other factors that go into determining a connection include: age, education, employment status, marital status, the person’s place of birth, how long he or his family has lived nearby.
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The judge will determine whether the defendant has “significant ties” to the area before setting the bail amount.
Bail Bond Question: Does Illinois have bail bonds?
You cannot borrow money from a private bail bondsman in Illinois. However, you can obtain bail from a government agency. Your lawyer can give you more details.
In Illinois, you can get out of prison on bail. You cannot hire a deposit manager (they are illegal in our state), but someone else can post your deposit for you. This means you can use your own money or receive money from a friend or family member.
Illinois Bail Schedule
While most bails are set by a judge and can vary, misdemeanor bails have a set bail. Each district will have its own schedule. The Chicago Police Department’s Bail Guide lists which crimes have bail amounts set and which a judge must set them for.
If you or someone you know has been arrested for a crime, it is important that you contact a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. Your attorney can advise you on whether bail can be posted and help you determine the best course of action. Contact Dennis F. Dwyer now for valuable advice on your criminal case.
Non-monetary bonuses
Non-monetary bonuses are called personal recognition bonuses. This means that you will have to sign a statement that you will go back to court. With this type of bond, you don’t have to pay any money to get out of jail.
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