1. Introduction

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Preface vii
3. Contents ix
4. Figures xii
5. Tables xiv
6. 1. Introduction 1
7. 2. The Summons 9
8. 3. Custody before the First Court Appearance 45
9. 4. Custody and the First Court Appearance 75
10. 5. Custody after the First Court Appearance 84
11. 6. Relationship between Custody and the Outcome of the Trial 110
12. 7. The Setting and Raising of Bail 126
13. 8. The Professional Bondsman 151
14. 9. Consequences of Absconding 162
15. 10. An Assessment of Release Practices before Trial 172
16. Cases 193
17. Statutes 195
18. Index 197