Section 362.7  Criteria for Bail

Each request for bail funds shall be reviewed by the trustees when the amount will exceed $150.00 or by those designated by the Department administrator responsible for program operations when the amount will not exceed $150.00. The following criteria shall be considered when determining whether bail should be paid:

a)         the amount requested in relation to the amount of money in the bail fund,

b)         the efforts made to reduce the bail or to obtain the child's release without bail,

c)         the availability of funds from other sources, such as trust accounts, relatives or friends,

d)         review of the child's social history to determine whether the child's release would present a threat to the child or the public,

e)         a review of the child's social history for factors indicating his availability for his later trial,

f)         an adequate casework plan to enhance the likelihood that the child will be available for future court hearings,

g)         the length of time the child will remain in jail if bail funds are not provided,

h)         if the child is represented by an attorney, whether the attorney is aware of the plan to provide the funds for bail and approves of the plan.