Top Attorneys near Indian River County Jail, FL

Adam Chrzan Attorney at Law

1443 20th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Steve Ziskinder Law Office, P.A.

311 South 2nd Street, Suite 102B
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
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Fort Pierce's Premier Criminal Defense Attorney

Thomas A Kennedy

1426 21st St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Meadows Robert

1517 20th St Ste 3
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Criminal Lawyer Vero Beach

1601 20th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Terra Carroll, Attorney at Law

2830 71st Cir Apt 108
Vero Beach, FL 32966
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The Law Offices of Keith Bregoff

601 21st St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Guttridge Bobby Attorney At Law

1601 20th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Chalik & Chalik

601 21st St Ste 300
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Sercombe Law : DUI and Criminal Defense

601 21st St Ste 300
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Power John H

2066 14th Ave
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Hill, Kathryn

1446 19th Pl
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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McCain, Margaret Keys PA

1826 14th Ave
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Law Offices Charles Sullivan

1601 20th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Law Office of Dorothy Naumann

1745 20th St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Jacobs & Davis PL

601 21st St
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Cf 3 Law Firm

2855 Ocean Dr Ste D3
Vero Beach, FL 32963
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Colton & Hill PA

1446 19th Pl
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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Collins Brown Caldwell Barkett Garavaglia & Lawn

756 Beachland Blvd
Vero Beach, FL 32963
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John A Unruh Law Office

1790 14th Ave
Vero Beach, FL 32960
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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.