(1r)

971.14 (1r) , a defendant arrested for a criminal offense is eligible for release under reasonable conditions designed to assure his or her appearance in court, protect members of the community from serious harm, and prevent the intimidation of witnesses.

969.01(1)(b)

(b)

Bail may be imposed at or after the initial appearance only upon a finding by the court that any of the following is true:

969.01(1)(b)1.

1.

There is a reasonable basis to believe that bail is necessary to assure the defendant’s appearance in court.

969.01(1)(b)2.

2.

If the defendant is accused of a violent crime, there is a reasonable basis to believe that bail is necessary based on the totality of the circumstances. The court, when considering the totality of the circumstances, may take into account whether the defendant has a previous conviction for a violent crime, the probability that the defendant will fail to appear in court, the need to protect members of the community from serious harm, the need to prevent the intimidation of witnesses, and the potential affirmative defenses of the defendant.

969.01(2)

(2)

 

After conviction.

969.01(2)(a)

(a)

Release pursuant to s.