Top Attorneys near Aiken County Detention Center, SC

Johnson Johnson Whittle & Lancer Attorneys PA

117 Pendleton St NW
Aiken, SC 29801
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Anderson & Anderson LLP

211 York St NE
Aiken, SC 29801
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Law Offices of Tom Young

409 Park Ave SW
Aiken, SC 29801
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Ken Buffington Attorney at Law

4434 Columbia Rd
Martinez, GA 30907
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Surasky Law Firm

2625 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Warrenville, SC 29851
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Family Law, DUI & Personal Injury Lawyers serving the Aiken, SC Area.

Floyd Leopard & Blake LLP

461 Greene St
Augusta, GA 30901

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Clyburn Pope & Price

319 Hampton Ave NE
Aiken, SC 29801

J Harte Robert Attorney

237 Barnwell Ave
Aiken, SC 29801

Whittle Jr, James E, ATTY

117 Pendleton St NW
Aiken, SC 29801
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Staggs, Eric M.

117 Pendleton St NW
Aiken, SC 29801

Maurice Law Firm LLC

204 The Aly
Aiken, SC 29801
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Franklin Law Firm LLC

208 Silver Bluff Rd
Aiken, SC 29803
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Chandler Law Firm

103 Waterloo St SW
Aiken, SC 29801
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Smith Massey Brodie Guynn & Mayes

210 Colony Pkwy
Aiken, SC 29803
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Hatcher Law Firm

142 Pendleton St NW
Aiken, SC 29801

Jason M. Price

319 Hampton Ave NW
Aiken, SC 29801

Woodruff Tom G

220 Richland Ave W
Aiken, SC 29801
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Katonak, Brian PA Law Office

135 Chesterfield St S
Aiken, SC 29801

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JAMES P GREENE SR

212 Richland Ave W
Aiken, SC 29801
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Rhodes Law Firm Tc

108 Laurens St NW
Aiken, SC 29801
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What is a bail hearing?

After a defendant is arrested, a bail hearing is scheduled to determine if the defendant is a flight risk and to set the amount of his or her bail or deny the bail and bonds altogether if the defendant is deemed a flight risk.

How long after an arrest does it take to set bail?

States have laws that specify when a bail hearing must take place after an arrest. For most states, the hearing must be held 48 to 72 hours after the arrest – but weekends and holidays will not count towards this time.

What is a bail bond?

A bail bond is a contractual guarantee, issued by a licensed bail bond agent, between the agent the defendant and the court, that promises the court the full bail payment if the defendant does not show up for his or her scheduled court hearing.

How quickly can a bail bond be issued?

Once defendants have received a bail amount at their bail hearing, and contacted a bail bond service, the bail and bonds are usually accomplished within 24 hours of the bail hearing.

What is the cost of a bail bond?

States set the fee for a bail bond, and in most states, the fee is 10 percent of the total bail. This fee is paid to the bond agent for the bond service, and it is a non-refundable fee.

Are there any alternatives to a bail bond?

Yes. Defendants may pay the full price of the bail, opt for a property bond or try to gain a release through their own recognizance.

What if a defendant cannot afford a bail bond?

Defendants who cannot afford a bail bond can try for a release on their own recognizance, search for a bail bond agent who offers a payment plan, or remain in jail until their court hearing.

What happens if a defendant flees?

If a defendant flees the full amount of the bail is due, the defendant will be charged with costs associated with their recovery and the amount of the bail is forever forfeit even after the defendant is recovered.

What type of collateral can be used for a bail bond?

Almost anything of value can be used as collateral for a bail bond, including retirement or private savings, property, or personal items of value such as jewelry or antique collections that belong to the defendant or to family members or friends who accept responsibility for the collateral.

When does the bail bond end?

The process for bail and bonds ends when defendants appear for their court hearing. Regardless of the outcome of their hearing, as long as they show up, the bonds are terminated.