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Criminal Procedures

The Criminal Process

Are all persons charged with crimes entitled to bail?

No, if a crime is serious enough or the defendant is considered to be a flight risk, a judge does not have to provide bail. This means that the defendant will stay detained pending the outcome of the criminal process. Some states also have laws that provide for a list of non-bailable offenses.



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