Once arrested, the accused is taken to jail and booked. This process includes taking and inventorying any personal property, fingerprinting, and a mug shot. The latter two are used to acquire any known previous legal infractions which in turn is considered when setting bail. At this point, the accused may contact an attorney or wait in custody to b...
Once arrested, the accused is taken to jail and booked. This process includes taking and inventorying any personal property, fingerprinting, and a mug shot. The latter two are used to acquire any known previous legal infractions which in turn is considered when setting bail. At this point, the accused may contact an attorney or wait in custody to be appointed one by the court. With either route, the defendant will remain in custody until bail is set. Certain crimes do not allow bail due to severity.