Top Attorneys near Daviess County Detention Center, KY

Bamberger & Brancato, PSC

111 W 2nd St
Owensboro, KY 42303
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Experience and Excellence Cost No More

Process Servers, Private Investigators, Polygraphs, Mediations & Notary Public

3111 W Wilshire Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
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Compton Law Office PLLC

227 Saint Ann St
Owensboro, KY 42303

Kafer, Nick

1110 Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42301

Jackson-Dowell, PLLC

1542 Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42301
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Lee Michael T

115 E 2nd St Ste 300
Owensboro, KY 42303

Triplett George V IV Law Offices

227 Saint Ann St
Owensboro, KY 42303

Foreman Watson Holtrey, LLP

530 Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42301
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Caring lawyers, Changing lives, One case at a time...

Michael T Lee PSC

922 Triplett St
Owensboro, KY 42303

Since 1998

Robert Vic Bowers Jr Law Office

209 W 2nd St
Owensboro, KY 42303

Caldwell Bryce Attorney at Law PLLC

401 Frederica St Ste 204b
Owensboro, KY 42301
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Fowler Byers Law Group Pllc

2200 E Parrish Ave Ste 102
Owensboro, KY 42303

Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, and Criminal cases.

Evan Taylor Law Office PSC

2207 Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42301
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David M Taylor PSC

2376 Monroe Ave
Owensboro, KY 42301

Carroll, Thomas A, ATTY

227 Saint Ann St
Owensboro, KY 42303

Hawes Jr, Benjamin W, ATY

227 Saint Ann St
Owensboro, KY 42303

Sexton & Vallandingham P

326 Saint Ann St
Owensboro, KY 42303
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McCarroll Nunley Hartz & Lee

115 E 2nd St Ste 300
Owensboro, KY 42303

Cooley & Offill

425 W 5th St
Owensboro, KY 42301
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Pfeifer, Mark

1110 Frederica St
Owensboro, KY 42301
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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.