The police can arrest people at any time of the day or night – whether it’s the weekend or not. But if you’re arrested on a Saturday or Sunday, can someone bail you out of jail? Here’s whether you can bail someone out of jail on a weekend and how to post bail.
What Is Bail?
Bail is essentially an agreement between a defendant and the court. In exchange for being released on bail pending their court date, the defendant agrees to follow certain rules (bail conditions).
Bail costs money – it’s not free. The judge sets a bail amount before the defendant can be released. And if the defendant breaches their bail conditions, they can be arrested.
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