If you are arrested and criminal charges are filed against you, you will be required to appear for a first hearing known as an arraignment, at which your charges are publicly announced, you enter your plea, and if you decide to plead not guilty your bail and/or conditions of release are determined by the court.  If the court decides not to grant you bail or release, you will remain in custody until your trial. Even if the court approves bail, you will need to make bail in order to secure your release. If you are released, you may still have to comply with conditions set by the court, including refraining from going to the scene of the crime and from contacting victims or witnesses, not being arrested for any new crimes, and other conditions that may affect your ability to maintain employment or support your family.