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Are There Travel Restrictions While Out on Bail?
No one ever wants to be stuck in jail. They would much rather be out and about enjoying their life. This is why most people prefer to post bail when they are given the option. While out on bail, people are able to, for the most part, live their life normally. However, there can be one exception.
While out on a bail, a person may have travel restrictions placed on them. This could mean that the person can’t leave their country, state, county, or even city. The intensity of the travel restrictions is dependent on what the case judge determines is acceptable for that particular instance.
In order to determine if there should be any restrictions on travel for the person while out on bail, the judge will look at:
- The crime the person has been accused of.
- The person’s criminal record.
- The likelihood of the person running once out on bail.
After considering all of those factors, the judge will make a decision.
Even if a person doesn’t have any travel restrictions while out on bail, they need to be careful with their traveling. When someone is out on bail, their top priority needs to be their court case. They should never miss a court date, or else they could find themselves getting arrested all over again. A person has to make sure that any of their travel plans don’t interfere with needing to go to court.
If you bail someone out of jail, pay close attention to whether or not that person faces any travel restrictions and if they do, follow them perfectly. If they don’t, you can travel but make sure the trips never interfere with that person going to court. If you aren’t careful, they could get arrested all over again for missing just one court date.