Top Attorneys near Clarendon County Jail, SC

Deaton Law Firm LLC

425 Red Bank Road
Goose Creek, SC 29445
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Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, DUI, Family Law

D. Keith Bolus, Attorney at Law

2127 Dorchester Road
North Charleston, SC 29405

Chisolm Law Firm

700 Nexton Square Dr
Summerville, SC 29486
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Dedicated Charleston Attorney

Coffey, Chandler & McKenzie, P.A.

2 N Brooks St
Manning, SC 29102
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Land, Parker & Welch, P.A.

29 S Mill St
Manning, SC 29102
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Chandler & Jennings

8 S Brooks St
Manning, SC 29102
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The Geddings Law Firm

20 S Brooks St
Manning, SC 29102
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W T Geddings Attorney

20 S Brooks St
Manning, SC 29102

Carter Law Firm

105 S Brooks St
Manning, SC 29102
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Harry L Devoe Jr Attorney

7411 Black River Rd
New Zion, SC 29111

Davis III, T H

19 E Calhoun St
Sumter, SC 29150

Deas Law Firm

109 N Main St
Sumter, SC 29150
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Stoddard, James A, ATTY

314 N Magnolia St
Sumter, SC 29150

Goldman David W

17 E Calhoun St
Sumter, SC 29150
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Bryan Law Firm

17 E Calhoun St
Sumter, SC 29150
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Player Thomas E

305 N Main St
Sumter, SC 29150
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Young & Warr, Attorneys at Law

23 W Calhoun St
Sumter, SC 29150
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Hastie Law Firm

810 S Main St
Sumter, SC 29150
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The Clark Law Firm

22 E Liberty St
Sumter, SC 29150
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Weeks Law Office

35 S Sumter St
Sumter, SC 29150
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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.