- Release on your own recognizance
The judge releases you from custody without restrictions. You must appear for all future court appearances and remain arrest free. If you fail to appear for your court appearances or get re-arrested the judge could revoke your release and place you back in custody.
- Release with non-monetary conditions
The judge releases you from custody but places conditions on you. Conditions could include abiding by a stay away order, attending a treatment program, obtaining or maintaining employment, attending school or vocational training, refraining from driving, or any other condition the judge feels is reasonable and necessary. If you fail to abide by the conditions the judge could revoke your release and place you back in custody.
- Release under supervision or electronic monitoring
The judge releases you from custody but requires you to report to a probation officer or to wear an electronic monitoring device to track your whereabouts. If you fail to abide by the conditions of the probation officer or electronic monitoring the judge could revoke your release and place you back in custody.
- Cash Bail, secured and partially secured bail
The judge requires that a cash bail be paid in full, partially paid, or a bail bond be issued for your release. The judge is requiring some type of monetary payment be paid to secure your release. If you pay a full cash bail or a partially secured bail and you fail to appear in court as required the judge could revoke and forfeit your bail and place you back in custody without returning any of the money posted. If you use a bail bondsmen you must pay an amount determined by the bondsmen. This amount is not refundable under any circumstances.
- Unsecured or signature bails
The judge requires that you or someone else “promise” you will appear as directed and abide any other conditions the judge sees fit. If you fail to appear as directed or abide the conditions you or anyone “promising” on your behalf could be responsible for paying money to the court.