How do I go about getting a bond reduction?

In order to get your bond reduced, you will have to file a motion with the court and give notice to the prosecuting attorney. You will want to bring information to the court\'s attention that demonstrates that you are not a flight risk and will show up for trial--and that you are not a danger to the community. Some of the factors the court may consider are: How long you have lived in the community; your family circumstances and stability; your educational and employment history; your prior criminal record; whether you have ever failed to appear for court in the past; the strength of the evidence in the case in which you are now charged; assets (property or money) you have available to you to post bail; family members who might sign on as co-signers and tell the Court they would assist you in making court appearances. A a letter from an employer willing to hire you while on bond also can be helpful. Before setting bond in an amount that will result in your release, the Judge wants to know that you are not a threat to the community or to society; that there have been no allegations of any activity or threatened activity designed to intimidate witnesses; that you are non-violent in nature. You can remind the Judge that if you are released on bond you will not attempt to flee the jurisdiction of the Court, and will comply with each and every provision and condition of release as set by the Court, including electronic home monitoring, if required. Strong family and community ties are very important factors. If you have no prior criminal convictions and have never failed to appear in court when required--those two factors can work in your behalf. Very few people can claim all of these features, but even some, in combination, can work well and result in a bail reduction. Good luck.