Top Attorneys near Alexander City Jail, AL

John M. Totten Attorney at Law

105 S. Marion St
Athens, AL 35611
http://www.johntottenlaw.com

Parkman White, LLP

1929 3rd Ave N, Ste 700
Birmingham, AL 35203
www.parkmanlawfirm.com

Ferguson And Ferguson

303 Williams Ave SW, Ste 321
Huntsville, AL 35801
https://fergusonferguson.com

Smith & McGhee, PC

211 W Main St #1
Dothan, AL 36301
https://www.smithmcghee.com/

Vella & King Attorneys at Law

3000 Crescent Ave
Birmingham, AL 35209
http://VellaKing.com

Tina R McDonald Attorney At Law

101 North Side Square
Huntsville, AL 35801
http://tinamcdonaldlaw.net

John Furman Attorney

1703 Main St
Daphne, AL 36526
http://www.furmanandfurmanattorneys.com

Dean & Barrett

457 S 10th St
Opelika, AL 36801
http://www.deanandbarrett.com/

Walter Northcutt Attorney At Law

617 Old State Road
Auburn, AL 36830
http://walternorthcutt.com

Carmichael Law Firm, LLC

301 North Walston Bridge Road, Suite 100
Jasper, AL 35504
http://carmichaellawfirmllc.com/

Trant Bullard, P.C.

801 West Main Street
Dothan, AL 36301
http://www.trantbullardlaw.com

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Dummier Young

1400 21st Way S
Birmingham, AL 35205
https://www.dummieryoung.com

Christopher D. Salter, P.C

155 Dauphin St.
Mobile, AL 36602
http://christophersalterlaw.com

The Merrell Law Firm, LLC

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

Pruitt & Richardson, P.C.

2 16th Street North
Pell City, AL 35125
http://www.prlawfirm.com/

Friedlander Law Firm

118 N Royal St,#605
Mobile, AL 36602
https://www.friedlanderlawfirmmobile.com/

Law Office of Taft Hughes, LLC

1111 Dauphin St Suite A
Mobile, AL 36604
http://tafthugheslaw.com

Jones, Hawkins, & Associates, LLC

250 Commerce Street,Ste. 6
Montgomery, AL 36104
https://www.joneshawkins.com/

Christopher D. Salter, P.C.

307 South McKenzie Street, #201
Foley, AL 36535
http://christophersalterlaw.com

Johnson Law Firm, LLC

2143 Arlington Blvd., Suite 1
Florence, AL 35630
http://johnsonlawfirmllc.com/

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.