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Stages of a Criminal Case: Booking and Bail
After a criminal suspect is arrested, the next steps in the case are the processing of the person into police custody ("booking"), and a determination of his or her eligibility for release from custody in exchange for the posting of a set amount of money ("bail"). Click on the links below to learn more about booking and bail.
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Booking and Bail Basics:
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Bail Proceedings:
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