Top Attorneys near Dauphin County Jail, PA

Cooper Levenson - Harrisburg, PA

2601 North Front Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Wagner & Spreha

2401 N Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Abom & Kutulakis

2 W High St
Carlisle, PA 17013
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Law Offices Of Roy Galloway

4309 Linglestown Rd
Harrisburg, PA 17112

Dedicated To Protecting You, Your Family And Your Assets!

Laguna Reyes Maloney Llp

1119 N Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17102
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Intrieri & Associate

615 N 48th St
Harrisburg, PA 17111

Real Justice - Real Results

Harrisburg Defense

1119 N Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17102

Abom, John A, ATY

106 Walnut St
Harrisburg, PA 17101
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York Tom

3511 N Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Stanley H. Mitchell, Esquire

600 N 2nd St Ste 305
Harrisburg, PA 17101

Baturin & Baturin Law Offices

2604 N 2nd St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Holt Law

1821 Fulton St
Harrisburg, PA 17102
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Law Office of Richard F. Maffett

2201 N 2nd St
Harrisburg, PA 17110

The Harshberger Law Firm

213 N Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17101
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Post & Schell

17 N 2nd St Ste 1200
Harrisburg, PA 17101
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Mooney & Associates

105 N Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17101
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Caraciolo Law Group, P.C.

112 Market St 6th Fl
Harrisburg, PA 17101
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Dowling David B

1 S Market Sq
Harrisburg, PA 17101

Your Personal Injury Attorney.

Leicht, Paula J

3401 N Front St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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Shreve Law Group

3618 N 6th St
Harrisburg, PA 17110
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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.