If you are arrested, it likely will take some time for your case to be resolved, and you may not have to stay in jail leading up to trial. You can either be released on your own recognizance (O.R.) , released on bail, or stay in custody until trial. Some warrants have predetermined bail amounts, or in some cases, a judge will assign a bail amount, or assign no bail at all. Non-bailable warrants are common for criminal charges for murder, rape, or drug trafficking.