Top Attorneys near Butts County Detention Center, GA

The Moulton Law Firm

925 Railroad St NW
Conyers, GA 30012
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Law Office of Joseph P. McClelland, LLC

583 E 3rd St
Jackson, GA 30233
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Your Georgia Consumer Lawyer

McClelland, Joseph, ATTY

583 E 3rd St
Jackson, GA 30233
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Thacker Josh W

113 E Solomon St
Griffin, GA 30223
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Dutton & Dutton, Criminal Defense

113 E Solomon St
Griffin, GA 30223
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James R. Dutton, P.C.

113 E Solomon St
Griffin, GA 30223

Josh W. Thacker Attorney At Law

PO Box 256
Griffin, GA 30224
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Dwayne C. Singleton, LLC Attorney At Law

1115 Zebulon Rd
Griffin, GA 30224

The Sellers Law Firm, LLC

100 S Hill St Ste 502
Griffin, GA 30223
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Where Clients Become Family

The English Law Group

708 W Taylor St
Griffin, GA 30223
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The Harding Law Firm

113 E Solomon St
Griffin, GA 30223
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James R Dutton, Attorney at Law

113 W College St
Griffin, GA 30224
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I Defend Your Rights

PARKER EDMONDS, LLP

424 W Taylor St
Griffin, GA 30223

James N Stanley Jr Law Office

325 S 9th St
Griffin, GA 30224
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Moss, C Arthur Jr

1138 W Poplar St
Griffin, GA 30224

The Moore Law Firm

Griffin, GA 30223

Ben F. Windham, P.C.

3838 Highway 42
Locust Grove, GA 30248
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C. Keith Wood, Jr.

97 Keys Ferry St
Mcdonough, GA 30253

J Scott Key PC

70 Macon St
Mcdonough, GA 30253
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David Cooper Abbott

38 Hampton St
McDonough, GA 30253

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.