Bail may be denied in certain cases where the court determines that the defendant poses a risk to public safety, is likely to flee the jurisdiction, or is likely to interfere with the administration of justice.
Some of the most common reasons why bail may be denied include:
- Flight risk: If the court determines that the defendant is likely to flee the jurisdiction and not appear for their court hearings, they may deny bail to ensure that the defendant remains in custody.
- Public safety: If the court determines that the defendant threatens public safety, such as in cases involving violent offenses, they may deny bail to protect the community.
- The severity of the offense: If the offense is very serious or carries a high risk of harm to others, such as in cases involving murder or terrorism, the court may deny bail to prevent the defendant from committing further crimes.
- History of non-compliance: If the defendant has a history of failing to appear for court hearings or violating the conditions of their release, the court may deny bail to ensure that they comply with all of the requirements of their release.
- Risk of witness intimidation: If the defendant is likely to interfere with witnesses or otherwise obstruct the administration of justice, the court may deny bail to prevent this.
If bail is denied, the defendant will remain in custody until their trial or until the court decides to release them on bail later.
