Top Attorneys near Atoka County Jail, OK

Burrage Law Firm, PLLC

1201 Westside Dr
Durant, OK 74701
https://www.burragelaw.com/

Newman Law Office PC

305 W Evergreen St
Durant, OK 74701
www.newmanlawofficepc.com

Jeff Clark

125 N 3rd Ave
Durant, OK 74701

Dennis & Branam

115 W Main Street
Antlers, OK 74523
http://dennisuniform.com

Theresa McGehee & Associates

1319 W Main St
Durant, OK 74701

Law Office of James R. Neal

525 S Mississippi Ave
Ada, OK 74820
http://adalawoffice.com

Brooking, Megan E

100 E 13th St, Ste 215
Ada, OK 74820

Gregory Taylor P C

115 S Broadway Ave
Ada, OK 74820

Gray Robert W Attorney At Law

115 S Broadway Ave
Ada, OK 74820

Mercer Law

2626 S 14th St, Ste C20
Mcalester, OK 74501
https://todmercerlaw.com

Foundation Law

411 E Wyandotte Ave
Mcalester, OK 74501
http://foundationlawfirm.com/

May Law Office

1125 E Wade Watts Ave
Mcalester, OK 74501

MERCER LAW FIRM

500 E CHOCTAW AVE
Mcalester, OK 74501
https://todmercerlaw.com

Stamper & Perrin PLLC

612 E Jackson St
Hugo, OK 74743

Melson Gordon R

119 E Broadway
Ada, OK 74820

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Richard C. Lerblance

1008 Pennsylvania Ave
Hartshorne, OK 74547

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Hurst McNeil & Gordon

1023 W 2nd St
Sulphur, OK 73086

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.