If by such copy it appears that the person is imprisoned on criminal process before a magistrate for want of recognizance, and that excessive bail or recognizance is required, the court or justice shall decide what bail is reasonable, and he shall, on giving such bail, be discharged.
Source. RS 202:6. CS 215:6. GS 224:6. GL 243:6. PS 239:6. PL 350:6. RL 406:6. RSA 534:6. 1971, 227:17, eff. Aug. 17, 1971.