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Here's how it works

01. Start with a blank Pretrial Document
Open the blank document in the editor, set the document view, and add extra pages if applicable.
02. Add and configure fillable fields
Use the top toolbar to insert fields like text and signature boxes, radio buttons, checkboxes, and more. Assign users to fields.
03. Distribute your form
Share your Pretrial Document in seconds via email or a link. You can also download it, export it, or print it out.

A quick guide on how to build a professional-looking Pretrial Document

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Step 1: Log in to DocHub to begin creating your Pretrial Document.

First, sign in to your DocHub account. If you don't have one, you can easily sign up for free.

Step 2: Navigate to the dashboard.

Once you’re in, go to your dashboard. This is your primary hub for all document-based operations.

Step 3: Launch new document creation.

In your dashboard, choose New Document in the upper left corner. Hit Create Blank Document to design the Pretrial Document from the ground up.

Step 4: Incorporate form elements.

Add different fields like text boxes, images, signature fields, and other fields to your form and designate these fields to specific individuals as necessary.

Step 5: Personalize your document.

Refine your template by including walkthroughs or any other vital tips leveraging the text option.

Step 6: Double-check and correct the form.

Meticulously examine your created Pretrial Document for any mistakes or required adjustments. Leverage DocHub's editing capabilities to enhance your document.

Step 7: Distribute or export the document.

After completing, save your file. You may choose to retain it within DocHub, export it to various storage options, or forward it via a link or email.

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For more serious offenses, bail is the predominant form of pretrial release. Although pretrial release rates are low overall for more serious offenses, those who secure release tend to do so through bail. This is true for individuals charged with felonies or serious, violent, or sexual offenses.
The most common types of pretrial release include cite and release after booking (46.6%), bail (27.8%), and release on recognizance (15.9%). Pretrial release is more common for less serious offenses.
The four most common ways defendants secure pretrial release are: (1) release on recognizance (ROR), (2) cash bond, (3) property bond, and (4) bail bond through the services of a commercial bail agent.
The judge or judicial officer decides whether to release a defendant on personal recognizance or unsecured appearance bond, release a defendant on a condition or combination of conditions, temporarily detain a defendant, or detain a defendant ing to procedures outlined in these Standards.
Pretrial release is an Alternative to Incarceration program that is ordered by the courts following court appearances and pending the resolution of a criminal court case. Individuals may be released directly from court with an order to participate in the Pretrial release program.
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Among the four major offense categories, defendants charged with a violent offense (43%) were the least likely to be released. A release rate of 22% for robbery defend- ants was a major reason for the low overall rate among violent defendants.

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