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Question: I am a juvenile being tried as an adult. When I am transferred can I post bail?
Answer: Whether you can post bail depends on the crime you are charged with. If you are being transferred to adult court for anything other than 1st degree murder, you may be eligible for release after posting bail.
However, if after a hearing the judge finds you pose a substantial danger to the community, that no condition of release would protect the community, and that the evidence shows you probably committed the crime, the judge would not set bail.
Otherwise, in determining whether to release you on bail, the judge will consider the following:
the nature of the crime charged,
the strength of the evidence against you,
your family ties,
whether you have a job,
your record of arrests and convictions or adjudications,
whether you use drugs, and
whether it is likely you would not appear for trial if released.
judge will make this determination at the time of transfer from juvenile court or at your initial appearance or arraignment, depending on how you were charged.
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