Clynch v. Chapman.

• Position: Person driving under the influence did not get bail - Brief Article

U.S. District Court

BAIL

Clynch v. Chapman, 285 F.Supp.2d 213 (D.Conn. 2003). An arrestee filed a [section] 1983 action arising from his arrest for driving under the influence. The district court granted summary judgment for the defendants, in part. The court held that city police officers' roles in setting the arrestee's bail were functionally comparable to that of a judge, and that the officers were entitled to absolute immunity from liability, even if they did not consider individualized circumstances. Under state law, officers were required to attempt to conduct an interview with the arrestee to obtain information relevant to the...