What is the process called when determining a person's eligibility for release from custody for a set amount of money?

The process of determining a person's eligibility for release from custody for a set amount of money is known as a bail arrangement. This process entails evaluating the circumstances of the case, the accused's criminal history, their ties to the community, and the severity of the charges, to establish whether bail can be granted and, if so, the amount required for release.

Booking refers to the administrative processing of an arrested individual, capturing personal information and details of the alleged offense, but it does not involve the decision regarding bail. Arraignment is a court proceeding where the charges are read, and a plea is entered, but it does not specifically focus on the bail determination process. A release hearing may occur in some jurisdictions to address conditions for a person's release but is not universally recognized as the standard process for establishing bail terms. Therefore, the term that captures the determination of eligibility for release based on a monetary amount is bail arrangement.