Top Attorneys near Clay County Jail, MS

Smith Donna S Attorney At Law

501 7th St N
Columbus, MS 39701
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Haug C Marty Attorney At Law

203 E Main St
Starkville, MS 39759
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Charles Bruce Brown Attorney at Law

102 E Main St
Starkville, MS 39759
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Schilling Law Firm

100 Starr Ave Ste C
Starkville, MS 39759
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Roberson Law Firm

Cliett Mark A PLLC

515 Highway 45 N
West Point, MS 39773

North Mississippi Rural Legal Services

313 Highway 45 Plz
West Point, MS 39773
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Rodney A Ray Attorney

419 Main St
Columbus, MS 39701

Hosford Law Firm PLLC

115 S Lafayette St
Starkville, MS 39759

Amanda Beard

203 E Main St
Starkville, MS 39759

The Law Office of Matthew Wilson PLLC

203 E Main St
Starkville, MS 39759

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Perry Winfield & Wolfe PA

224 E Main St
Starkville, MS 39759
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Vollor & Lang, P.A

127 E Main Street
Starkville, MS 39759
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Williamson Mark G

201 S Lafayette St
Starkville, MS 39759

Tompkins Law Firm

407 7th St N
Columbus, MS 39701
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Gawyn Mitchell

112 5th St N
Columbus, MS 39701
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Mallette Law Office

205 Jefferson St
Starkville, MS 39759
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Hurdle Law Firm PLLC

100 N Lafayette St
Starkville, MS 39759
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Haug, C M, ATTY

203 E Main St
Starkville, MS 39759
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Jay Perry Attorney

224 E Main St
Starkville, MS 39759

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.