Each county has different rules regarding the setting of bail, and they generally have schedules indicating the amount for each different crime. Increasingly, however, the use of algorithms is being employed to determine what is called the “risk factor” for defendants.nnThese algorithms take into account data such as neighborhood, race, age, previous convictions, employment, family structure, and other personal characteristics. After parsing these data points, the computer system will establish the probability that a defendant will or will not commit another crime or even return for trial.nnIf there is a hearing for bail, you should have an attorney there to press for your release on O.R. or to argue for a bail amount that suits your financial and other circumstances.