Top Attorneys near Alabaster City Jail, AL

Meagan M England Attorney At Law

3178 Pelham Pkwy
Pelham, AL 35124

Sears Law Firm PC

5809 Feldspar Way
Hoover, AL 35244

Law Office of Jeffrey G. Hester

2163 Pelham Parkway Suite 211
Pelham, AL 35124
http://www.jeffhesterlawoffice.com

The Merrell Law Firm, LLC

101 Riverchase Pkwy E
Hoover, AL 35244
https://www.merrelllawfirm.com/

Shabani & Associates PC

5500 Southlake Park
Hoover, AL 35244
http://michaelshabani.com

Suzanne O Yayman

500 Proctor Cir
Hoover, AL 35226

Bolen Bolen & Bolen

2477 Valleydale Rd, Ste A1
Hoover, AL 35244
http://bolenandbolenlaw.com

The Law Office Assistant

1905 Indian Lake Dr, Ste B
Birmingham, AL 35244
http://paid2speak.com

Schwartz Roller Zwilling

600 Vestavia Pkwy, Ste 251
Vestavia, AL 35216
http://www.carlawyers.com

Simms & Associate

Vestavia, AL 35216
http://simmsandassociates.com

Gilliland, Scott

400 Vestavia Pkwy, Ste 241
Vestavia, AL 35216
http://scottgilliland.net

Harwell Law Firm LLC

1063 Narrows Way, Ste A
Birmingham, AL 35242
www.harwelllaw.com

Vicki N Smith Law Office

111 N Main St
Columbiana, AL 35051
http://www.keygreer.com

Bailey, Taligha P

1314 Alford Ave, Ste 102
Hoover, AL 35226

Victor, Kelley

3755 Keswick Cir
Birmingham, AL 35242

Washington Lloyd & Henderson

1429 2nd Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020
http://wlhlawfirm.com

Edward D Tumlin

1821 3rd Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020

Hunter Law Firm PC

1823 3rd Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020

Matthew Gosney, Attorney

300 18th Street N
Bessemer, AL 35020
http://www.gosneylaw.com

Armstrong Ralph L PC

1826 3rd Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020

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.