2.10.950 Bail.
Every defendant shall be released pending and during trial on his or her own recognizance, unless the Court determines, based upon findings of fact made at the initial appearance, or a later hearing to modify the conditions of release, that such release will not reasonably assure his or her appearance for all future hearings.
No defendant shall be held without bail unless the Court determines, based upon findings of fact made at the initial appearance, or a later hearing to modify the conditions of release, that there is a grave risk that the defendant, while released, will commit a crime.
(a) Every person entitled to release under the terms of this section shall be entitled to release from custody pending and during trial under whichever one or more of the following conditions is deemed by the judge to be the least restrictive alternative which will reasonably assure the appearance of the person at any lawfully required hearing:
(1) Release on personal recognizance upon signing by the accused of a written promise to appear at trial and all other lawfully required times.
(2) Release to the custody of the designated person or organization agreeing to assure the accused’s appearance.
(3) Release with reasonable restrictions on the travel, association, or place of residence of the accused during the period of release.
(4) Release after deposit by the accused or a bondsman of bond in either cash or other sufficient collateral in an amount specified by the judge. The judge, in his or her discretion, may require that the accused post only a portion of the total bond, the full sum to become due if the accused fails to appear as ordered.
(5) Release after execution of a bail agreement by two responsible members of the community.
(6) Release upon any other condition deemed by the judge to be reasonably necessary to assure the appearance of the accused as required. [Ord. 81, amended, 1/6/2023; Ord. 63, adopted, 12/6/2019.]