[John Beresford Tipton]

How can there be a bail amount.
That is set at an arraignment, and last
I heard this nut hasn't been arrested yet.

[dansangel]

Found a breaking story here of all places:

Rolling Stone Article

[Dogrobber]

How can there be a bail amount.

In most States the warrant judge will set a bond either on a schedule or at a level which the judge deems proper due to the charges. Additionally, prosecutors may make bail recommendations if there is specific and individual information relating to the offense or the defendant which would make a more traditional bail inappropriate (These recommendations can be for higher or lower bail).

[CdMGuy]

You are exactly right. This is just pure BS. His attorney will make arrangements for him to turn himself in at an appointed time and place. A judge will set the bail based upon the judge's analysis of the charges and flight risk, which seem minimal.

In my opinion, any charges should not be brought against Jackson. Rather, any parents who allowed their son to be in or near Jackson deserve to be prosecuted for child endangerment. What parent in his/her right ming would ever have allowed their child to spend time with this known pervert?

[buffyt]

The DA is on Fox News now

[longtermmemmory]

It is sometimes arranged in advance. For certain charges there is a default amount set. (ie DWI's)

At arragnment judges may entertain a motion to reduce the amount.