Reviewed on: December 23,2017
Bail & Bond Questions

My boyfriends bond is $5000.00 cash only.how long will it take for him to sit it out?

If he does not post bail, he will have to sit until and throughout the trial.
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✓ Verified answer December 21,2017 · Bail & Bond Questions
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If he does not post bail, he will have to sit until and throughout the trial. The bond is to assure his appearance. Without the money to back up the promise to appear, the prosecution doesn't trust he will on his own recognizance. 

Accepted Answer Date Created: December 21,2017
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