(1) The court shall consider the following factors in deciding whether or not an appeal bond should be granted and determining the type of bond and conditions of release required: (a) The nature and circumstances of the offense before the court and the sentence imposed for that offense;(b) The defendant's length of residence in the community;(c) The defendant's employment, family ties, character, reputation, and mental condition;(d) The defendant's past criminal record and record of appearance at court proceedings;(e) Any showing of intimidation or harassment of witnesses or potential witnesses, or likelihood that the defendant will harm or threaten any person having a part in the trial resulting in conviction;(f) Any other criminal charges pending against the defendant and the potential sentences should the defendant be convicted of those charges;(g) The circumstances of, and sentences imposed in, any criminal case in which the defendant has been convicted but execution stayed pending appeal;(h) The likelihood that the defendant will commit additional criminal offenses during the pendency of such defendant's appeal; and(i) The defendant's likelihood of success on appeal.Amended ng appeal;(h) The likelihood that the defendant will commit additional criminal offenses during the pendency of such defendant's appeal; and(i) The defendant's likelihood of success on appeal.Amended by 2013 Ch. 202,§ 4, eff. 5/11/2013.L. 72: R&RE, p. 209, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 39-4-202. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 1726, § 3, effective July 1. L. 2013: IP(1) amended, (HB 13-1236), ch. 202, p. 840, § 4, effective May 11.
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