The bail system, one that is in place across the United States including in Clayton, allows recently incarcerated individuals to post a specific amount of money in exchange for their freedom before trial. While some money does go to the court system for a period of time, it is meant to only act as collateral, […]

Bail is granted by the police or the court when the accused promises to show up in the court for the hearings of his or her case. Therefore, bail lasts until a sentence is made as long as the accused is cooperative and has supporters who can vouch for him. Each case differs in how […]