Court Procedures & Legal Requirements Flashcards
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What is a 'bail hearing'?
Answer: A court proceeding where bail is set, modified, or denied for a defendant
A bail hearing is a court proceeding where a judge determines whether to grant bail and at what amount, considering factors like flight risk and public safety.
What does the Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution say about bail?
Answer: It prohibits excessive bail
The Eighth Amendment to the US Constitution explicitly prohibits 'excessive bail,' ensuring bail amounts are not used as punishment or to guarantee detention.
What does 'pretrial detention' mean?
Answer: Holding a defendant in custody while awaiting trial because bail was denied or not posted
Pretrial detention occurs when a defendant remains in custody before trial, either because bail was denied by the court or because they could not afford to post bail.
How does a 'recognizance bond' differ from a standard surety bond?
Answer: It is a written promise to appear with no monetary requirement
A recognizance bond is the defendant's written promise to appear in court, carrying no financial premium — it relies on the defendant's word and potential legal consequences.
What is 'bail review' or 'bail modification'?
Answer: A court proceeding to increase, decrease, or change the conditions of bail already set
Bail review or modification is a court hearing where either the prosecution or defense requests a change to bail conditions already established, such as a reduction or increase.
What is the role of a 'pretrial services officer'?
Answer: To investigate defendants and make bail recommendations to the court
Pretrial services officers investigate defendants' backgrounds, community ties, and flight risk to provide judges with recommendations for bail amounts and conditions.