Judge Sets $10,000 Bond for Miguel Aguilera, Cites Medical Need for Rehabilitation

The court set bond at $10,000 for Miguel Angel Aguilera Jr. after the defense and state agreed, and the judge cited Aguilera’s recent double-leg amputations and need for rehabilitation services as factors in the decision. The court noted the county jail could not provide necessary rehabilitation services and that jail conditions posed infection risks given Aguilera’s recent surgeries. Parties agreed to a continued no-contact condition with codefendants and a recall date of Nov. 13 to check on case status and medical progress. Defense counsel described Aguilera’s recent hospitalizations and the need for physical therapy and prosthetic planning; prosecutors and the court agreed that bond and coordinated treatment planning would better facilitate necessary care than prolonged in-custody confinement without appropriate services. The court ordered clarifying conditions: $10,000 bond (subject to standard terms), continued no-contact with co-defendants, and a November 13 hearing to review status and ensure rehabilitation access. Probation, defense and jail staff were instructed to coordinate transport or Zoom arrangements as needed for follow-up appearances and treatment placement.