Top Attorneys near Harrison County Detention Center, MS

Miller & Smith Law Firm

1922 23rd Ave
Gulfport, MS 39501
Visit Website

Call For An Appointment

Keith Pisarich Attorney at Law

175 Lameuse St Ste A
Biloxi, MS 39530
Visit Website

Rufus Alldredge Gulfport Defense Lawyer

1921 22nd Ave
Gulfport, MS 39501
Visit Website

Former Felony Prosecutor Helping People In Trouble

Lord David L And Associates PA

1819 24th Ave
Gulfport, MS 39501

The Call is FREE, The Consult is FREE, You have nothing to lose but a lot of worry!

Wetzel & Associates

1701 24th Ave
Gulfport, MS 39501
Visit Website

For Us, It’s Personal

A Rob Curtis Law Firm

1720 22nd Ave
Gulfport, MS 39501

Farrior James L III Attorney At Law

1912 Pass Rd
Biloxi, MS 39531

Cooper Melvin & Associates

178 Main St
Biloxi, MS 39530

Smith Stan Criminal Attorney

1818 20th Ave
Gulfport, MS 39501

Holcomb Johnson, P

2218 17th St
Gulfport, MS 39501
Visit Website

Alldredge Rufus

1921 22nd Ave
Gulfport, MS 39501
Visit Website

Kelly Michael

12007 Mobile Ave
Gulfport, MS 39503

Warren L Conway Attorney at Law

1600 24th Ave
Gulfport, MS 39501

McGuire Jimmy Attorney

3106 11th St
Gulfport, MS 39501

Law Office of Christian Strickland

1900 24th Ave
Gulfport, MS 39501

Stanley Criminal Smith Attorney Attorney

1818 20th Ave
Gulfport, MS 39501

P & W Barrett Lawyers

2202C 25th Ave
Gulfport, MS 39501
Visit Website

Koon, Robert, ATTY

2202 25th Ave
Gulfport, MS 39501

James F Thompson Attorney

2317 14th Ave
Gulfport, MS 39501

Michael W Crosby

2111 25th Ave
Gulfport, MS 39501
Visit Website

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.