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Section 9. Amount of bail - Rules on Criminal Procedure

Section 9. Amount of bail of Rules on Criminal Procedure. Section 9. Amount of bail; guidelines. - The judge who issued the warrant or granted the application shall fix a reasonable amount of bail consid

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Rules on Criminal Procedure

Section 9. Amount of bail; guidelines. - The judge who issued the warrant or granted the application shall fix a reasonable amount of bail considering primarily, but not limited to, the following factors:

(a) Financial ability of the accused to give bail;

(b) Nature and circumstances of the offense;

(c) Penalty for the offense charged;

(d) Character and reputation of the accused;

(e) Age and health of the accused;

(f) Weight of the evidence against the accused;

(g) Probability of the accused appearing at the trial;

(h) Forfeiture of other bail;

(i) The fact that accused was a fugitive from justice when arrested; and

(j) Pendency of other cases where the accused is on bail.

Excessive bail shall not be required. (9a)

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