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Frank J Shealey Law Office

37 Stage Harbor Rd
Chatham, MA 02633

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InjuryFone

775 E Falmouth Hwy
East Falmouth, MA 02536
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Benjamin Henthorne Attorney at Law

205 Worcester Ct Unit B-2
Falmouth, MA 02540
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Wagner Law

Falmouth, MA 02540
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Law Offices of Megan English Braga

200 Main St Ste 206
Falmouth, MA 02540

David Cartmill

258 Main St
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532

James P Dillon Jr Attorney At Law

71 Route 6a # 3-b
Sandwich, MA 02563
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John C Manoog III Law Offices

Sandwich 02563
Sandwich, MA 02563
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Merrill Anna

Po Box 440
East Sandwich, MA 02537
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Snow Steven T Pc

2 Wampanoag Dr # Oak
Mashpee, MA 02649
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Dunning Kirrane McNichols & Garner LLP

133 Falmouth Rd
Mashpee, MA 02649
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Shellback Way Realty Trust

133 Falmouth Rd # A
Mashpee, MA 02649
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White Susan Sard Atty

133 Falmouth Rd
Mashpee, MA 02649

Gargiulo Rudnick LLP

766 Falmouth Rd Ste A6
Mashpee, MA 02649
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Kirk Highfield Atty

477 Route 6a
Yarmouth Port, MA 02675

Cape Cod Criminal Defense Attorney Randi J. Potash

586 Strawberry Hill Road
Centerville, MA 02632
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Glynn John M

122 Teaticket Hwy
Teaticket, MA 02536
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Aimo Cynthia

16 Swallow St
Teaticket, MA 02536

Callahan, Kevin D, ATY

320 Gifford St Unit 1
Falmouth, MA 02540

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.