Top Attorneys near Georgetown County Jail, SC

Weathers Law Firm LLC

44 Business Center Drive
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
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Kelaher Connell & Connor PC

1500 Highway 17
Myrtle Beach, SC 29575
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Monckton Humbree & Humphries Law Firm P.A.

1300 Professional Drive, Suite 102
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
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Aggressively Defending Clients Since 1995

Joe M Crosby Attorney

405 Dozier St
Georgetown, SC 29440

Lumpkin and Postal, P.C.

511 Prince St
Georgetown, SC 29440
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Lumpkin and Postal, P.C.

1108 Duke St
Georgetown, SC 29440
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Bell Legal Group

219 S Ridge St
Georgetown, SC 29440
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Hilliard Law Firm LLC

408 Cleland St
Georgetown, SC 29440
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Scoville Law Firm

1001 Front St
Georgetown, SC 29440
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Robert L Lumpkin Jr Attorney

511 Prince St
Georgetown, SC 29440

Harmon & Felts PA

13001 Ocean Hwy
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
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Winslow Law

11019 Ocean Hwy
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
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Oxner and Stacy Law Firm

90 Wall St
Pawleys Island, SC 29585
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Ronald J Talbert Law Offices

821 S Morgan Ave
Andrews, SC 29510
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Juliian Z Hanna & Associates

14323 Ocean Hwy
Pawleys Island, SC 29585

McCollum Law Office

Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

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.