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Bail After An Arrest

Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-901 — release on personal recognizance unless it will not assure appearance or safety, and the least onerous condition

Recognizance first. A bailable defendant is released on personal recognizance unless the judge decides that will not reasonably assure appearance, or could jeopardize evidence or the safety of victims, witnesses or others.

  • Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-901
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If not, the court considers every method of bond and condition to avoid pretrial jail, weighs the defendant's ability to pay a bond, and imposes the least onerous condition that will assure appearance or minimize risk to others.

  • Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-901

Lower level misdemeanor charges have rules of their own in the section. A particular bail decision is a question for a licensed Nebraska attorney.

  • Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-901
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  1. Neb. Rev. Stat. § 29-901 — Bail; personal recognizance; appointment of counsel; conditions; pretrial release program; conditions

Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Nebraska attorney.

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