Top Attorneys near Bristol City Jail, VA

Brandie Lester Attorney at Law PLLC

923 Cumberland St
Bristol, VA 24201

J Douglas Fleenor Attorney at Law

1221 Fairmount Ave
Bristol, VA 24201
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Curcio and Curcio, PC

220 Commonwealth Ave
Bristol, VA 24201
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David L Harmon Attorney at Law

14391 Lee Hwy
Bristol, VA 24202

Eddy Attorney David at Law

901 W State St Ste 2A
Bristol, VA 24201

Alan & Lester P

975 Cumberland St
Bristol, VA 24201

Curcio & Curcio, PC

600 Cumberland St
Bristol, VA 24201

Via, Bernard, ATTY

210 Johnson St
Bristol, VA 24201
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Ward & Rasnic

235 Piedmont Ave
Bristol, VA 24201
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Pennington Jordan C Attorney & Counselor at Law

24 Lee St
Bristol, VA 24201

Massengill Caldwell & Coughlin P.C.

777 Anderson St
Bristol, TN 37620
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Wohlford & Roberts

900 Anderson St
Bristol, TN 37620

The Slaughter Law Firm

324 6th St
Bristol, TN 37620

James Beeler for Criminal Court Judge

2901 Bloomingdale Rd
Kingsport, TN 37660

Buddington Richard S Jr Attorney

182 E Main St
Abingdon, VA 24210

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Alice Meade, Attorney at Law

10368 Wallace Alley St Ste 194
Kingsport, TN 37663

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Robbins Riddle & Norris

714 1st St
Elizabethton, TN 37643
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Argabrite, William C, ATY

1212 N Eastman Rd
Kingsport, TN 37664
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Humphreys, James N, ATTY

1212 N Eastman Rd
Kingsport, TN 37664
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Hudson Timothy W

131 8th St
Bristol, TN 37620
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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.