Top Attorneys near Ascension Parish Jail, LA

Sonja Castella Bradley Attorney at Law

20819 Iowa St
Livingston, LA 70754
https://www.sonjabradleylaw.com/

Risley Triche Law Office

4759 Highway 1
Napoleonville, LA 70390

Parks & Parks Attorneys At Law

143 E Main St Ste 4
New Roads, LA 70760

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Fairchild Law Firm LLC The

510 Roussell St
Houma, LA 70360

Boustany, Law Firm

421 W Vermilion St
Lafayette, LA 70501

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Williams, Kenneth R

405 Saint Ferdinand St
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Graffagnino Gregg J Law Office Of

7836 Park Ave
Houma, LA 70364

Cuccia Kerry P

3801 Canal St
New Orleans, LA 70119

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Boshea, Kevin atty

2955 Ridgelake Dr
Metairie, LA 70002

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Williams, James A

706 Derbigny St
Gretna, LA 70053

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DiGiulio Utley, LLC

K&B Plaza 1055 SAINT CHARLES AVE STE208
New Orleans, LA 70130

Badon, Kenneth E

1318 Ryan St
Lake Charles, LA 70601

Jean-Paul Robert LLC

8148 Highway 44
Gonzales, LA 70737
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Attorney At Law LLC

8148 Highway 44
Gonzales, LA 70737
http://attorneyatlawllc.com

Buser & Associates

1518 E Highway 30
Gonzales, LA 70737

Dugas and Mire, LLC

1212 Worthey Rd., Suite A
Gonzales, LA 70737
http://www.dugasandmire.com/

Capello Law Firm

804 E Cornerview St
Gonzales, LA 70737
www.capellolawfirm.com

Turner Law Firm

413 W Main St
Gonzales, LA 70737
https://turnerlawfirm.net

GW Law Firm LLC

12473 Sugar Mill Dr
Geismar, LA 70734

Public Defender's Office

12320 Highway 44, Ste 4B
Gonzales, LA 70737
http://lpdb.la.gov

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.