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A bail is a form of security that allows a person in legal custody to be released. He is, however, required to appear in court under the terms specified in the bond.
Bail is a matter of right, the exception being if the crime is punishable by reclusion perpetua, life imprisonment or death -if the evidence is strong (and if it's weak, bail can be granted.) In case of the 3 exceptions, it becomes discretionary and may be denied. It can also be applied for after conviction in the MTC. If conviction is made in the RTC bail becomes a matter of discretion even if the crime isn't punishable by reclusion perpetua, death or life imprisonment.
Bail cannot be excessive and can be applied for even if the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus is suspended. If a person is arrested by virtue of a warrant, however, a petition for habeas corpus will not be applicable (Moncupa vs. Enrile, 141 SCRA 233) except in certain instances where the person arrested has a right to be protected from arbitrary and oppressive actions by the state (Serapio vs. Sandiganbayan, GR 148468-69, January 28, 2003.)
When a petition for bail is pending in court, a motion to quash an information can be filed. This is because the accused is allowed to apply for bail the moment he is arrested.
A bail can take any of the following forms:
1.) Cash
2.) Corporate Surety (usually 7% of the bail, renewable yearly)
3.) Property Bond (must be equal to the amount of bail)
4.) Recognizance (the bailed person is insolvent and his appearance in court will be guaranteed by another person in good standing -allowed only if the offense isn't serious)
Conditions
1.) A bail remains effective until judgment is made in the RTC, whether or not the RTC is in its original or appellate jurisdiction unless it's cancelled.
2.) The accused must appear in court under the following instances:
a.) Identification purposes
b.) Arraignment
c.) Promulgation of judgment (unless he's convicted for a light offense)
3.) If the accused is absent, he waives his right to be present at trial and he is tried in absentia. For trial in absentia, the following are the requisites:
a.) The accused was already arraigned
b.) He was duly notified of the trial
c.) He has no justification for his absence
4.) The bondsman will surrender the accused to the court for execution of judgment and they can arrest him. Take note of this article.
Even if the accused is absent, his lawyer must still be present at the proceedings so that his constitutional right to counsel isn't violated.
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