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Ament Law Firm

311 E 4th St
Waterloo, IA 50703
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Beecher Field Walker Morris

620 Lafayette St
Waterloo, IA 50703
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501 Sycamore St
Waterloo, IA 50703
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Christopher S Wendland Lawyer

315 E 5th St
Waterloo, IA 50703
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Nydle & Forcier, PLLC

425 Franklin St Ste B
Waterloo, IA 50703
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Kadenge Law Office

751 Progress Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701

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Forcier Law Office Pllc

405 Jefferson St
Waterloo, IA 50701
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Zellhoefer Law Firm

615 Grant Ave
Waterloo, IA 50702

Peters & Peters

722 Water St Ste 302
Waterloo, IA 50703
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Frerichs Law Office

106 E 4th St
Waterloo, IA 50703
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Nagle Dave Law Office

501 Sycamore St Ste 704
Waterloo, IA 50703

Ahrenholz Kevin Lwyrs

620 Lafayette St
Waterloo, IA 50703
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James M Metcalf PC

318 E 4th St
Waterloo, IA 50703
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Luke Guthrie Atty

321 E 4th St
Waterloo, IA 50703

State of Iowa Public Defender

304 Home Park Blvd
Waterloo, IA 50701

Adams, Shannon D

3112 Brockway Rd
Waterloo, IA 50701
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Dawn R Duven Atty

3112 Brockway Rd
Waterloo, IA 50701
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Kenneth P Nelson Atty

3112 Brockway Rd
Waterloo, IA 50701
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Gottschalk & Shinkle

704 Main St
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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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.