What may a judge in Idaho do regarding bail in a case with multiple charges?

A judge in Idaho has the discretion to set one single bail amount for all charges in a case. This approach can streamline the process and simplify the situation for the defendant, especially when the charges are related or when the totality of the circumstances around the defendant might warrant a unified bail amount.

By setting a single bail, the judge can take into account the severity of all the charges rather than treating each one separately, which can help ensure that the bail is fair and reasonable in relation to the overall context of the offense. This method also serves the interests of judicial efficiency, reducing the potential for lengthy proceedings regarding bail for each individual charge.

In contrast, setting individual bail amounts for each charge could complicate the bail process and lead to inconsistency, while allowing only a single bail amount to be set could restrict a judge’s discretion, limiting their ability to evaluate all relevant factors associated with the case.