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DeGuerin & Dickson

1018 Preston St., 7th Flr.,
Houston, TX 77002
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Law Office of Myron G. Davis

7322 Southwest Fwy
Houston, TX 77074
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Reed & Terry Law Firm

56 Sugar Creek Center Blvd
Sugar Land, TX 77478
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The Zand Law Firm, PLLC

905 Front St
Richmond, TX 77469
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The Law Office of Leigh Love

911 Front St
Richmond, TX 77469

Law Office of Steven Rocket Rosen

214 Morton St
Richmond, TX 77469
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James Sid Crowley

214 Morton St
Richmond, TX 77469

Cox Lee D

201 S 11th St
Richmond, TX 77469
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Michael W. Elliott, Attorney at Law

310 Morton St # 99
Richmond, TX 77469

Law Office of Joyce M Phoenix PLLC

208 S 3rd St
Richmond, TX 77469
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Rosen & Kovach, P

214 Morton St
Richmond, TX 77469
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Bankston Donald W

509 S 5th St
Richmond, TX 77469

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The Law Office of Larry P. McDougal

809 Houston St
Richmond, TX 77469
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McDaniel Law Firm

911 Front St
Richmond, TX 77469

The Law Offices of Jed Silverman

201 S 11th St
Richmond, TX 77469
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Reed & Terry, L.L.P.

201 S 11th St
Richmond, TX 77469
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Grace

211 Houston St
Richmond, TX 77469
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Dora F Olivo Law Offices

515 S 5th St
Richmond, TX 77469

Indelicato Jr Joseph

800 Jackson St
Richmond, TX 77469
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Reed Terry, LLP Attorneys at Law

911 Front St
Richmond, TX 77469
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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.