Top Attorneys near Alexander City Jail, AL

Blakeney Firm

201 N Commerce St
Geneva, AL 36340

Amy M Shumate PC

206 Morgan St
Dothan, AL 36301

Cooper and Cooper Attorneys at law

650 north college street
Auburn, AL 36830
https://www.cooperandcooperllc.net/

Peggy R Nikolakis LLC

4300 Midmost Dr, Ste D
Mobile, AL 36609
http://peggyrnikolakismobileal.com

Beckerle Law Firm

712 Oak Circle Dr W, Ste C
Mobile, AL 36609
http://beckerlelawfirm.com

Jeremy Hawsey

109 Saint Joseph Ave, Ste 108
Brewton, AL 36426
http://hawseylaw.com

Cowling, John W

2119 E Relham Dr
Loxley, AL 36551

Giddens, Rod

102 E Fort Williams St
Sylacauga, AL 35150
http://www.rodgiddenslaw.com

Cooper, Connie

1015 13th St
Phenix City, AL 36867

Michael J. Upton, Attorney at Law

410 20th Ave
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
http://uptonlawyer.com

Meigs, Keith

121 Jefferson St N
Huntsville, AL 35801

James J Dailey PC

1206 Dauphin St
Mobile, AL 36604

Greene & Phillips Attorney At Law

Dothan, AL 36301
http://www.greenephillips.com

Serving in the States of Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi

Lewis Pate Law Firm LLC

1906 Delaware Ave
Jasper, AL 35501
http://andrealewispate.com

Thomas Melissa B

1321 Broad St, Ste A
Phenix City, AL 36867

Legg III, Albert Day

86 N Walston Bridge Rd
Jasper, AL 35504

Southern Law Group

Montgomery, AL 36117
http://www.southernlaw.com

Adams Jr, John W

1914 Dr Martin L King Jr Ave
Mobile, AL 36617
http://johnadamslawfirm.com

Jerry S. Barclay Attorney At Law

118 Southside Sq
Huntsville, AL 35801
http://jerrybarclay.com

Armstrong Justice League, PC

1613 Broad St
Phenix City, AL 36867
http://phenixcitycriminalattorney.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.