Top Attorneys near Forest County Jail, MS

Farris S Christopher Atty At Law

6645 U S Highway 98
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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Holmes Law Firm

915 W Pine St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Elizabeth Porter Attorney At Law

301 W Pine St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

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Roberts and Blackledge, Attorneys at Law

307 W Pine St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
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Johnson Ratliffe & Waide PLLC

1300 Hardy St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
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Klein Tracy

1507 Hardy St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
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Jones Russell Carol L

713 Ronie St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Fortner, Thomas M

525 Corinne St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
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William L. "Billy" Peebles Attorney at Law

307 3rd Ave
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Porter Elizabeth Attorney at Law

503 Mandalay Dr
Hattiesburg, MS 39402

Farris, Timothy M, ATY

6645 Highway 98 W
Hattiesburg, MS 39402

Melvin and Morgan Law Office

615 W Pine St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Jay L. Jernigan, P.A.

631 N Main St Ste D
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
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Decades of Representation and Trial Experience for You

Schmidt Law Firm, PLLC

301 W Pine St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

The Law Firm of Tangi Carter & Associates P.A

912 W Pine St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
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Holmes Law Firm

915 W Pine St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
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Lockley & Slawson Law Firm, PLLC

2013 Hardy St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

McLelland Law Office, PLLC

2015 Hardy St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

Michael J. Shemper, P

140 Mayfair Rd Ste 1200
Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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Riley T Jack

629 N Main St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401

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.