Flight risk is the assessment in a criminal case by the judge against the defendant at the initial hearing at the time bail is set. Flight risk is determined by the defendant's previous record, the severity of the crime, and the family and local support situation among other factors. If a defendant is judged to be a high flight risk the bail for that person will potentially be higher, or in worst case, bail will be denied. This means that the person will need to remain in custody until their trial is over and a verdict is rendered against them. If a person 'jumps bail' or is in flight and they go out of state, an extradition process will begin against them. The Arizona extradition laws (or whatever state they are being extradited to) will come into play to get them back into the legal jurisdiction of the court where the trial will be held.