Bonds aren’t punitive and are supposed to assure an appearance. It wouldn’t matter what the judge set it at. That judicial circuit probably abides by a bond schedule.
Nonsense. Bail is prophylactic, not punitive. Referring to bail as punitive is preposterous.
To "assure an appearance" the bond need not be punitive; but it does need to make the miscreant hesitate to walk away from significant wealth, or to inhibit ability to do so.
The court should take into account:
1. the nature and seriousness of the offense or default (and the probable method of dealing with the defendant for it),
2. the character, antecedents, associations and community ties of the defendant,
3. the defendant’s bail record, and
4. the strength of the evidence