You may be able to post bail so that you can get out of jail while awaiting your hearing. A judge will make a determination on the amount bail is set at based on the nature of your offense, your “flight risk” and the possible threat you pose to the community. Some jurisdictions have standardized bail amounts for particular offenses. In some cases involving extremely serious criminal offenses, bail will either not be an option or will be set at a high amount. Bail acts as a guarantee that you will return for your hearing.