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ATTORNEY INFORMATION
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DEFENDANT & CASE INFORMATION
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CHARGES
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BOND INFORMATION
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BASIS FOR BOND REDUCTION
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SUPPORTING FACTS & FLIGHT RISK REBUTTAL
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DEFENDANT'S FINANCIAL CONDITION
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PRIOR CRIMINAL HISTORY & COURT APPEARANCES
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OPEN CLAWDE VERSION →STATUTORY REFERENCE
G.S. 15A-534Bail / release procedure
15A-534(c)Factors for setting bail
15A-533Right to pretrial release
15A-544.1Bond forfeiture
AOC-CR-201Application for Bail
G.S. 15A-534 BAIL FACTORS
- Nature and circumstances of the offense
- Weight of the evidence against the defendant
- Defendant's family ties, employment, financial resources
- Length of residence in the community
- Mental and physical condition
- Past conduct and record of appearance
- Whether defendant is a danger to the community
WHO SETS BAIL IN NC
- Magistrate — sets initial bail at first appearance
- District Court Judge — bail hearing on motion
- Superior Court Judge — for felonies after indictment
- Motion for bond reduction filed in the court where case is pending
SECURED vs. UNSECURED
- Secured — requires payment of cash or bond from licensed surety
- Unsecured — defendant owes amount only if they fail to appear
- Written Promise — no payment required; signature only
- Least restrictive means should be used (G.S. 15A-534(b))