Heather Cook, the Episcopal Bishop of Maryland who was charged with the death of a cyclist in Baltimore on December 27 was released from jail after posting $2.5 million bail.

It was an unprecedented bail amount that was essentially "no bail" according to Cook's lawyer, Jose Molina. Cook couldn't afford the bail amount so her laywer asked the judge to lower the amount but to no avail.

According to tweets from investigative reporter Jayne Miller, Bishop Cook posted $35,000 cash and signed a note stating that she will pay $1,000 per month for the next 215 months so she can complete her $2.5 million bail.

Molina confirmed that after her release, Cook was sent directly to an inpatient alcohol treatment facility and that she will not be driving before her trial, which is scheduled in early February.

Bishop Cook was involved in a hit-and-run incident in the afternoon of December 27. The victim was Thomas Palermo, a husband and father of two.

Reports say that Palermo was thrown on the hood of Bishop Cook's car and suffered head injuries.

Cook reportedly left the scene and went to a colleague but returned to the crime scene shortly after.

The 58-year old was previously charged four years ago with drunk-driving and marijuana possession.

She is currently on administrative leave.

The national Episocopal Church has already started disciplinary proceedings in relation to Bishop Cook's case while offering pastoral care, according to Neva Fox, spokeswoman for the church. She said, however, that the details of the church investigation will remain confidential.