Rule 12 - APPROVAL OF PERSONAL BONDS12.1. Whether to approve or deny a personal bond after an individualized hearing is up to the reviewing magistrate's sound discretion. Secured money bail must not be required as a condition of pretrial release prior to a bail hearing that meets the requirements of Local Rule 9.12, including an individualized determination of ability to pay and, if the person cannot pay, consideration of alternatives and a finding that detention is necessary to meet a compelling government interest in reasonably assuring public safety or reasonably protecting against flight from prosecution.12.2. Certain arrestees are presumed appropriate for release on personal bond following their initial arrest, subject to the magistrate's sound discretion and any appropriate conditions. Whether a presumption for release on personal bond exists is governed by the bail policies pursuant to Rule 9.L. R. Harris Cnty. Crim. Ct. 12
As amended through 10/22/2021; as amended through 12/9/2022.