Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Co-Defendant Skipped Bail

How long can a person be held in jail with no bail reduction or ROR because co-defendant skipped bail on a charge of Receipt of Stolen Property?

Also, how long can person be held in jail on a complaint before DA has to indict?

Defendant is 19, first time offender - denied PTI program once and reapplied without response. PD will not respond to parent questions and concerns. No money for bail of $25,000 or for lawyer retainer.


Asked on 7/03/02, 10:38 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Savyon Grant Law Office of Savy Grant

Re: Co-Defendant Skipped Bail

It is very hard to answer your questions without knowing the facts of the case he is being charged with. Bottomline is everyone has the right to a bail. If you feel the bail is too high, than you can hire an attorney to file a motion to reduce the bail. It is very important to understand that the charges against him are what the Judge considers when rendering bail.

If you would like further questions answered, I can be reached at 201-646-9600.

Savy Grant

Attorney at Law

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Answered on 7/09/02, 12:40 pm
James Kats James S. Kats, Esq.

Re: Co-Defendant Skipped Bail

1. A person can be held in jail indefinitely without any bail reduction; however, since "ROR" means "Released on own recognizance", it stands for a person NOT being detained.

2. A person can be held in jail on a Felony Complaint for NO MORE THAN 5 days (120 hours), or 6 days (144 hours) if one of the days falls on a weekend or holiday. Before the expiration of the time limit, the DA must either INDICT or RELEASE the detainee. See CPL 180.80.

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Answered on 7/04/02, 8:16 am


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