Pretrial Release Hearings: Setting Bail and Conditions in Tribal Criminal Courts
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
9am AK/10am PT/11am MT/12pm CT/1pm ET
The Tribal Law and Policy Institute (TLPI), along with our training and technical assistance partners – the Tribal Judicial Institute (TJI), and the National American Indian Court Judges Association (NAICJA) present an upcoming webinar: Pretrial Release Hearings: Setting Bail and Conditions in Tribal Criminal Courts
About the Webinar:
In Tribal Criminal Courts, defendants will often be approved for release from jail prior to going to trial and while their case is pending. This webinar will provide participants with an introduction to:
- the difference between the terms bail and bond
- the primary purpose of bail or a bond
- understanding the bail hearing or pretrial release hearing
- factors for judges to consider when determining a bail amount
- the importance of well-developed tribal code provisions including those applicable to surety bonds
- the importance of well drafted court orders that clarify pretrial release conditions
Who Should Attend:
FY23 and FY24 Coordinated Tribal Assistance (CTAS) Purpose Area #3 Tribal Justice System Grantees and legal professionals, tribal judges, tribal court personnel, and anyone interested in learning more about pre-trial release hearings in Tribal Criminal Courts.
For assistance with registration or for more information, please email Mytia@TLPI.org. To view all of our previous webinars and materials, please visit: www.WalkingOnCommonGround.org/resources-tools/webinars.
