LCrRLJ 3.2
RELEASE OF ACCUSED
A. DUI/Physical Control Cases. In cases where an individual is arrested for
Driving a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Intoxicants and/or Drugs
or for Physical Control of a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of
Intoxicants and/or Drugs or Minor Operating a Motor Vehicle After Consuming
Alcohol, the individual so arrested shall be held in custody without bail
pending a first appearance before a Judge, UNLESS, in the discretion of jail
supervisory staff, incarceration may create health or safety issues, jail
space/transport is not available, or any other good cause which calls for
conditional release.
B. Domestic Violence Cases. Any individual arrested for a crime classified, as
Domestic Violence under Section 10.99 of the Revised Code of Washington shall
be held in custody without bail pending a first appearance before a Judge,
UNLESS, in the discretion of jail supervisory staff, incarceration may create
health or safety issues, jail space/transport is not available, or any other
good cause which calls for conditional release.
C. Conditions of Release in Felony Preliminary Appearance Hearings
The Court shall set conditions of release for individuals alleged to have
committed a felony by affidavit of probable cause pursuant to CrRLJ
3.2.1(d)&(e) or by criminal complaint pursuant to CrRLJ 3.2.1(g) at a
preliminary appearance hearing. If a surety bond is required the surety bond
may be approved if it is recites that it is issued jointly in favor of the
District Court and in favor of the Superior Court in the event of a filing of
information in Superior Court. If cash bail is required and paid the Columbia
County Sheriff shall deposit all felony cash bail with the District Court
Clerk. Upon notice that information has been filed in Superior Court the
District Court Clerk shall forward surety bonds or cash bail to the Superior
Court Clerk. In the event a criminal complaint is filed charging a misdemeanor
or gross misdemeanor following a preliminary appearance hearing on an alleged
felony, the Clerk shall retain surety bonds or cash bail received. In the
event neither a criminal complaint nor information is filed within 72 hours of
the accused detention in jail, exclusive of weekends and holidays, the surety
or cash bail will be returned to the accused.
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