Release

=**__ Release or Detention __**=

There are a few different ways that can an offender can be released from custody.
 * 1) In some jurisdictions more minor offenses such as DUI's and Public intoxication have a set price for bail. If an offender has a relatively clean record or is a first time offender, they may contact someone to pay the cash bail and are released with a date to appear in court. If they appear for their court date, the bail is returned to the responsible party. If they fail to appear, the bail is kept.
 * 2) An offender may stay in holding until they can go in front of a judge. At this initial hearing, the judge will take many different factors in to account and set a price for bail. These factors include the seriousness of the offense, the offender's past record, and in some cases, the offender's financial situation. After the bail amount is set the offender has the opportunity to pay the bail, acquire a bail bondsman, or return to jail.
 * A responsible party must pay bail for the offender. The money is held until the offender appears in court. If the offender does not appear in court, the responsible party is contacted, the bail money is kept, and a warrant goes out for the arrest of the offender.
 * Utilizing the services of a bail bondsman is a way for a person with limited funds to be released. A bail bondsman is contacted, the family or friend pays a percentage of the bail to the bondsman and the bondsman places leverage against their assets. Then, the bail is paid on behalf of the offender. If the offender fails to appear in this case, the assets are seized by the bondsman as collateral for their lost money. ("Bail Bond Information")
 * If an offender does not take either of the above avenues, they are returned to jail until their trial date arrives.

Introduction to the Arrest Process Conclusion to the Arrest Process
 * Reasons for Arrest
 * Custody
 * Transport
 * Intake & Booking
 * Holding
 * Release or Detention

Works Cited "How Do Bail Bonds Work?." //Bail Bond Information//. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Oct 2011. http://www.bailbondinformationcenter.com/How-Do-Bail-Bonds-Work.php.