Can I be released from jail while awaiting trial?

In most cases, yes. A St. Louis criminal defense attorney at Henderson Law Group can argue for your release at the initial bond hearing, which typically happens within 48 hours of arrest. Missouri courts may release you on your own recognizance, or require a cash or surety bond depending on the charge and your history. City detainees are held at the City Justice Center downtown; St. Louis County detainees are held at the Justice Center in Clayton. If the initial bond is set too high, your attorney can file a motion for bond reduction and argue for lower or non-monetary conditions.