Top Attorneys near Brunswick County Jail, NC

Baxley Smithwick PLLC Attorneys At Law

5060 Mh Rourk Dr
Shallotte, NC 28470
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Law Office of Ned M. Barnes

1009 Lake Park Blvd N Ste 2C
Carolina Beach, NC 28428
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Yow Fox & Mannen LLP

102 N 5th Ave
Wilmington, NC 28401
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Mason William Norton Attny at Law

228 N Front St Ste 201
Wilmington, NC 28401

Wentz Law PLLC

401 Chestnut St
Wilmington, NC 28401
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The Law Office of Joy Easley

5219 E Oak Island
Oak Island, NC 28465

Heckart Kevin

105 N Wright St
Burgaw, NC 28425
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Sullivan Law, PLLC

3490 Old Ocean Hwy Unit 3
Bolivia, NC 28422
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Whitley Coleman

3490 Old Ocean Hwy Unit 1
Bolivia, NC 28422
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Mulligan-Epstein Attorneys PLLC

3843 Business 17 E
Bolivia, NC 28422

Anderson & Associates P

3490 Old Ocean Hwy Unit 1
Bolivia, NC 28422
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Whitley Coleman P

3470 Old Ocean Hwy
Bolivia, NC 28422
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Griffith, Robert S

210 E Brown St
Southport, NC 28461

Fairley Jess Isenberg & Green

109 E Moore St
Southport, NC 28461

The Iapalucci Law Firm PLLC

3142 George Ii Hwy
Southport, NC 28461
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David & Associates, Attorneys at Law, PLLC

620 Ocean Hwy W
Supply, NC 28462
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Cheek, Grayson, ATTY

620 Ocean Hwy W
Supply, NC 28462
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Del Re' Benedict J Jr Attorney

1111 Sabbath Home Rd SW
Supply, NC 28462

Hudson Law Offices

5285 Main St Ste 21
Shallotte, NC 28470
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Stiller & Disbrow, P.C.

801 N Howe Street, Suite 7
Southport, NC 28461

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.