The short version
Greensboro trial lawyer Chad Garrett spends much of his day discussing bonds and pre-trial release with his clients and their family members. To clarify the different bonds a Greensboro criminal charge may carry, here is part one of a legal chart to assist you.
BONDS / PRE-TRIAL RELEASE
General
- Written Promise to Appear
- Custody Release
- Unsecured Bond
- Secured Bond
- House Arrest with Electronic Monitoring
No Right to Bond
- Fugitives Facing Death or Life Imprisonment
- Governor’s Warrant
- Criminal Charges + Involuntary Commitment
- Health Control Measure Violations
- Military Deserters
- Parole or Post-Release Supervision Violations
- Probation Violations + Pending Felony Charges
- Probation Violations for Charges Requiring Sex Offender Registration
- Capital Offenses
Bond May Be Denied
- Methamphetamine Offenses
- Drug Trafficking
- Gang Offenses
Founding attorney
- Continuing Legal Education Instructor of the Year, North Carolina Bar Association
- Former President, Greensboro Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
- Board Member, Criminal Justice Section, North Carolina Bar Association
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Garrett, Walker, Aycoth & Olson, Attorneys at Law
317 South Greene St, Greensboro, NC 27401
(336) 379-0539
This article explains North Carolina law in general terms. It is not legal advice about your case, and laws, penalties and court procedures change. Contact an attorney about your specific situation.