Top Attorneys near Bullitt County Jail, KY

ChrisKlein

600 W Main St
Louisville, KY 40202
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PenceLegal PLLC

2527 Nelson Miller Parkway #207
Louisville, KY 40223

Spragens & Higdon PSC

15 Court Sq
Lebanon, KY 40033
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Fredric N Friske Attorney

200 S Buckman St
Shepherdsville, KY 40165

Wincell James D Aty

176 Highway 44 W
Shepherdsville, KY 40165

Barbagallo Law Office PSC

200 S Buckman St, ste 203, Shepherdsville, KY 40165
Shepherdsville, KY 40165

John A. Cook & Associates

200 S. Buckman St Suite 207
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
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McLaughlin Law Office

142 Buffalo Run Rd
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
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Buckman & Farris

193 S Buckman St
Shepherdsville, KY 40165

Mark E Edison

178 Combs Ct
Shepherdsville, KY 40165

Welch Law Office

316 S Plum St
Shepherdsville, KY 40165

John W Wooldridge Law Office

200 S Buckman St
Shepherdsville, KY 40165

John A. Cook Attorney at Law

200 S Buckman St
Shepherdsville, KY 40165

McLaughlin & Burke PLLC

815 John Harper Rd
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
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Daluere Gus

1914 Grand Ridge Rd
Louisville, KY 40214

Ira

3715 Bardstown Rd
Louisville, KY 40218

Attorney Paul Hobbs

Louisville, KY 40222

Ira M. Schechter

3715 Bardstown Rd Ste 313
Louisville, KY 40218

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Marina Finegold, Attorney, PLLC

4109 Bardstown Rd Ste 106
Louisville, KY 40218

Scott Lindsey

Louisville, KY 40203

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.