Can A Probation Hold Be Released To Get A Bail Bond?
When a probation violation creates a no-bail hold, can it be lifted for a bond? Oakland attorney Andrew Dósa explains the judge decides, with the prosecutor usually arguing to keep the hold. Judges are unsympathetic to someone who picked up a new case while on probation or parole—especially a serious one—so more often than not, they stay in custody.
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Answered by Andrew Dósa · Oakland, CA
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Can a probation hold be lifted for bail?
The judge decides, and lifting the hold runs through the probation officer, with the prosecutor usually arguing to keep it.
Will someone with a new charge stay in custody?
More likely yes—judges are unsympathetic to someone who picked up a new case while on probation or parole, so they more often stay in custody.
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