If both the person posting bail and the defendant are in court, cash bail can be posted in the courthouse, and the defendant can be released before being transferred to jail.
reference point - an indicator that orients you generally; it is used as a reference for comparing the heating and the electrical energy involved. point of reference, reference. bench mark, benchmark - a surveyor's mark on a permanent object of predetermined position and elevation used as a reference point. landmark - a mark showing the boundary of a piece of land.
According to the prospect theory, people do not use the absolute value of the outcome but rather 'code' the alternative as a gain or a loss relative to a reference point. At present, there is no dear definition of the reference point for the decision to invoke precautionary measures. Creating a cluster or center of activity spaces--an aquatic facility, exercise areas with a cafe nearby--offers a prominent reference point and a place to get information.