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How much do you have to pay for bail?
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A bond is much like a check that you give to a friend, asking him or her not to cash it until you say it's okay to do so. Generally, the purchase price of the bond is about 10% of the value. Therefore, if your bail is set at $5000, you can expect to pay about $500 in order to purchase a bail bond.
How long is a year in jail?
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One year in jail equals 12 months. However, every jail calculates something they call "good-time credits" which usually ends up shaving a certain number of days off per month served. This varies from one county jail to the next.
How can victims of a crime be notified when an inmate is being released?
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Every department has a Victim Services Unit where one can know when the inmate can be released.