Virginia law § 19.2-120 outlines the procedures for admitting individuals to bail before trial. It requires judicial officers to consider criminal history and specific factors, and sets conditions under which bail may be denied, such as risk of flight or danger to others.
A judge considers the nature of the offense, evidence, criminal history, community ties, flight risk, danger to others, and other relevant factors as outlined in Virginia law § 19.2-120.
Yes, bail can be denied if there is probable cause to believe the person will not appear for trial or if their release poses a danger to themselves or others.
The officer should, if feasible, obtain the person's criminal history prior to the hearing to inform bail decisions.
Yes, the law requires consideration of whether the person is pregnant, has recently given birth, or is nursing, as part of the bail assessment.