Top Attorneys near Bourbon County Jail, KY

Fooks Law Office

278 E Main St
Paris, KY 40361
www.fookslawoffice.com

Watson Law Firm PLLC - Henry Watson III

525 High St, Ste 325
Paris, KY 40361
https://watsonlawfirmky.com

The Cornett Law Firm, PSC

155 E Main St Ste 220
Lexington, KY 40507
http://thecornettlawfirm.com

Denotra Spruill Gunther

183 N Upper St
Lexington, KY 40507
www.DenotraSpruillGunther.com

Cooley Iuliano Robey, PLLC

201 W Short St. #500
Lexington, KY 40507
http://www.cirlegal.com

Anggelis & Gordon, PLLC

231 Lexington Ave
Lexington, KY 40508
http://www.anggelisandgordon.com/

Franklin & Rapp

1001 Monarch St Ste 120
Lexington, KY 40513
http://www.franklinandrapp.com

Cox Attorney PLLC

709 Millpond Rd
Lexington, KY 40514
https://www.coxcriminaldefenselexington.com

Lockaby PLLC

1795 Alysheba Way #4207
Lexington, KY 40509
http://www.lockabylaw.com/

Thompson Law Office

219 N Upper St
Lexington, KY 40507
http://ethompsonlaw.com

Denney Morgan Rather & Gilbert LLC

163 W Short St, Ste 555
Lexington, KY 40507
http://www.gilbertgroupky.com

Gess Mattingly & Atchison, P.S.C.

201 W Short St #102
Lexington, KY 40507
http://www.gmalaw.com/

John L Tackett

201 W Short St Ste 310
Lexington, KY 40507
http://johntackettlaw.com

Bleile & Dawson

2333 Alexandria Dr
Lexington, KY 40504
https://www.kydefensefirm.com

Rose Law Offices

154 N Ashland Ave
Lexington, KY 40502
www.jillhallrose.com

Gerry L Harris Law Office

201 W Short St, Ste 215
Lexington, KY 40507
http://lexingtonkylawyers.com

Dan Carman & Attorneys, PLLC

111 Church St, Ste 300
Lexington, KY 40507
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Merkel Roland P

269 W Main St
Lexington, KY 40507
www.MerkelLawOffice.com

Suhre & Associates, LLC

333 W Vine St
Lexington, KY 40507

Hicks Benny Attorney

300 W Short St
Lexington, KY 40507

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.