Who sets the bond/bail?

• A. Judge
• B. Court clerk
• C. Sheriff
• D. Magistrate

Answer: (B)

Bail is set by a judge or magistrate during the initial appearance or bail hearing. This decision comes from the court and considers factors like the seriousness of the offense, flight risk, prior criminal history, and ties to the community, sometimes guided by a bail schedule. The court clerk handles paperwork and records but does not determine the bail amount. The sheriff enforces release conditions. So, in most contexts, the person who sets bail is a magistrate (a type of judge) rather than the court clerk.