Top Attorneys near Cleveland County Detention Center, OK

Farnan Joe

110 W Washington St
Purcell, OK 73080
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Joe R Homsey & Associates

4528 N Classen Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK 73118
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Law Office at Indian Hills

307 S Peters Ave
Norman, OK 73069
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Affordable and aggressive DUI representation. Call today for your free consultation.

Stockwell & Clark, P

111 N Peters Ave Ste 490
Norman, OK 73069
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Cannon & Associates Criminal Defense and Family Law

303 S Peters Ave Ste 100
Norman, OK 73069
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Kevin H. Pate

Po Box 337
Norman, OK 73070
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Childers Law Office

226 W. Gray Street, Suite 217
Norman, OK 73069
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Richard H. Wall PC

Norman, OK 73072
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Kuykendall, Tim

209 S Crawford Ave
Norman, OK 73069
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Nichols Law Firm

104 E Main St Ste 100
Norman, OK 73069
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Smith, David D, ATY

216 E Eufaula St
Norman, OK 73069
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Wall, Richard H.

216 E Eufaula St
Norman, OK 73069
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DEDICATED TO PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE OF OKLAHOMA CHARGED WITH DUI

Swain Law Group

217 E Main St
Norman, OK 73069
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Law Offices of Bailey & Poarch

301 E Eufaula St
Norman, OK 73069
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Stockwell Law Group

111 N Peters Ave Ste 490
Norman, OK 73069
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Hutter Law

119 E Main St
Norman, OK 73069
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Schumacher Law Group

114 E Main St
Norman, OK 73069
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Worden Law Firm

115 E Gray St
Norman, OK 73069
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B. Hall Law

123 E Tonhawa St Ste 109
Norman, OK 73069
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Michael C. Bell Law Firm

309 W Main St
Norman, OK 73069
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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.