Wichita Bail Bonds Blog

If you have no bond, you must stay in jail until the court releases you or your case is resolved. Having “no bond” means you are not eligible for release through payment or a bail bondsman. This usually happens in serious criminal cases, probation violations, or situations where the judge believes you are a flight risk or a danger to the community. How long you stay depends on your charges, court schedule, and whether your lawyer can get your bond reviewed.

Reasons You Might Have No Bond

• Serious or violent charges – Crimes such as murder, aggravated assault, or rape often come with no bond until a judge reviews the case.
• Probation or parole violations – If you violate supervision, the court can revoke your bond until your violation hearing.
• Flight risk or danger – Judges may deny bond if they believe you might flee or harm someone if released.
• Pending warrants or detainers – If you have another hold from another county, state, or federal agency, you may not be eligible for release.

How Long Can You Be Held

• Until your hearing – You must stay in jail until your first court appearance, where a judge may review and possibly set a bond amount.
• Until trial – If the court denies bond entirely, you will stay in custody until your trial or plea deal is completed.
• For probation or parole violations – You remain in jail until the violation hearing, which can take days or weeks depending on the court’s schedule.
• For immigration or federal holds – You may remain detained until transferred to federal custody or released by immigration authorities.

How To Request Bond Review

• Your attorney can file a bond motion asking the court to reconsider your no-bond status.
• The judge may schedule a hearing to review your charges, criminal record, and personal circumstances.
• If approved, you may be granted a bond amount or released with conditions such as electronic monitoring or house arrest.
• If denied again, you must remain in custody until the case ends or new evidence justifies another review.

If you have no bond, you will stay in jail until the judge allows release or your case concludes. The length of time varies depending on the seriousness of your charges, court delays, and whether your attorney successfully requests a bond review. In most cases, no bond means remaining in custody until the legal process is complete.