Supreme Court of New Jersey July 8, 2009, A-82 September Term 2008 (State v. Fajardo-Santos)

Chief Justice RABNER

delivered the opinion of the Court.

The primary purpose in setting bail is to ensure a defendant’s presence at trial. With that in mind, judges consider various

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factors before fixing a specific amount of bail. If the circumstances underlying that decision change, an increase or reduction in bail may be appropriate.