Definitions for "BAIL SCHEDULE"
The list that sets the amount of bail a defendant is required to pay based on what the charge is. A judge may be able to reduce the amount.
A list of how much bail is recommended for different charges. In criminal cases, the court decides how much bail a defendant has to pay to be released.
A bail schedule is a list of crimes and the bails required to release the accused from custody. These bails vary from municipality to municipality. Judges can also change the amount of bail needed, as can factors such as the nature of the crime, criminal history, and the accused’s standing in the community.