Top Attorneys near Charleston County Detention Center, SC

HARRIS & HUGE LLC

180 Spring St
Charleston, SC 29403

The Law Offices of A. Randolph Hough, P.A.

125a Wappoo Creek Dr
Charleston, SC 29412
http://houghlaw.com

Cornely Law Firm

15 Prioleau Street
Charleston, SC 29401
https://www.cornelylaw.com/

Law Office Of Alex Toporek, LLC

602 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
https://toporeklaw.com/

Chisolm Law Firm

1847 Ashley River Rd, Ste 200
Charleston, SC 29407
http://www.chisolmlawfirm.com

Dedicated Charleston Attorney

DeTreville Law & Mediation, LLC

714 St. Andrews Blvd.
Charleston, SC 29407
charlestondivorce.net

Seibert Law Firm

215 E Bay St, Ste 203
Charleston, SC 29401
http://www.seibertlawfirm.com

The Steinberg Law Firm

61 Broad St
Charleston, SC 29401
http://www.steinberglawfirm.com/

Coleman Law Firm

49 Immigration St, Ste 100
Charleston, SC 29403
http://www.clekis.com

Michael DuPree Attorney at Law

147 Wappoo Creek Dr,101
Charleston, SC 29412
https://www.michaeldupreeattorneyatlawsc.com

Sanders Law Firm, LLC

1738 Three Oaks Avenue
Charleston, SC 29407
http://www.sanderslawfirm.com

Rankin Law Firm, LLC

55 Broad Street, Suite 100
Charleston, SC 29401
http://www.therankinlawfirm.com

Scott E Kegel Law Offices

231 King St, Ste 3
Charleston, SC 29401
https://www.scottkegellawoffices.com/

Cameron L. Marshall, Llc

7 Gamecock Ave Ste 707
Charleston, SC 29407
www.AttorneyMarshall.com

John W. Molony Law Firm, LLC

125-A Wappoo Creek Drive, Ste. 101-A
Charleston, SC 29412
https://johnwmolony.com/

Adam Young Law Firm

455 1/2 King St
Charleston, SC 29403
http://adamyounglawfirm.com/

Savage Law Office - Andrew J Savage III

15 Prioleau St
Charleston, SC 29401
https://savlaw.com

Carroll Law Firm LLC

44 Markfield Dr, Ste C
Charleston, SC 29407
https://www.carrolllawfirm.net

Crumrine Law

147 Wappoo Creek Dr
Charleston, SC 29412
http://www.crumrinelaw.com

McGee Law Firm

105 Wappoo Creek Dr, Ste 1B
Charleston, SC 29412
http://www.mcgee-lawfirm.com

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.