Top Attorneys near Columbia County Jail, WI

Todd W Bennett Attorney

135 W Cook St
Portage, WI 53901

Mark H Bennett Attorney

135 W Cook St
Portage, WI 53901

Bennett & Bennett

135 W Cook St
Portage, WI 53901

Providing Legal Services Since 1870

Sarbacker Law Office, LTD.

134 W Cook St
Portage, WI 53901

Kammer & Greiber Sc

702 De Witt St
Portage, WI 53901
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Jeffrey P Clark, Attorney

111 N Main St
Poynette, WI 53955

Ho-Chunk Nation Wellness Center

S2845 White Eagle Rd
Baraboo, WI 53913

Gretchen Viney Attorney

137 3rd Ave
Baraboo, WI 53913

Curran Hollenbeck & Orton

140 E Adams St
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
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Pemberton & Englund Law Offices, LLC

151 Wisconsin Dells Pkwy S
Lake Delton, WI 53940
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West & Dunn

214 1st St
Baraboo, WI 53913
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Ash Street Law Office

314 Ash St
Baraboo, WI 53913
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Viney & Viney

102 4th Ave
Baraboo, WI 53913

Pemberton & Englund Law Offices

214 1st St
Baraboo, WI 53913
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Boardman & Clark LLP

619 Oak St
Baraboo, WI 53913
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Rebecca W Oettinger

619 Oak St
Baraboo, WI 53913

Ruby Cole

144 4th Ave # 2
Baraboo, WI 53913

Boardman & Clark LLP

113 S Main St Ste 301
Lodi, WI 53555
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Screnock, Paul Steven, ATY

629 Broadway
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

Helland Law Offices

737 Oak St
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

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.