Visit this site http://saggilawfirm.com/criminal-law/bail-hearings-bail-reviews/ for more information on the bail hearing. Bail bonds are usually set during a formal procedure called a bail hearing. This is when the Judge meets with the accused person and hears information about whether or not it is appropriate to set bail. The Judge will consider information about the Defendant's financial resources and other funds that will be used as collateral for the bail bond.