Top Attorneys near Jefferson County Bessemer Jail, AL

Marcus A Jones III Attorney at Law

300 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N
Birmingham, AL 35203
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Short Pete

300 18th St N
Bessemer, AL 35020
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Billy C. Jewell, Attorney

1724 3rd Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020

Cynthia Vines Butler, LLC

130 18th St N
Bessemer, AL 35020

Nicholas C. Laster Attorney at Law

314 15th St N
Bessemer, AL 35020

Stamps Law Group LLC The

1820 3rd Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020
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Law Office of Jill Ganus

419 19th St N
Bessemer, AL 35020

Dancybey Roy

518 18th St N
Bessemer, AL 35020

Stephen Hasty Jones Attorney

1600 3rd Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020

E. Stewart Hall, Attorney at Law

1623 2nd Ave N
Bessemer, AL 35020

Huseman, Thomas Jeffrey

214 16th St N
Bessemer, AL 35020

Keith D Preston Law Office

631 18th St N
Bessemer, AL 35020
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Attorney Marcelyn Angwin

Po Box 682
Bessemer, AL 35021

Austin Burdick, Attorney at Law

1020 9th Ave SW
Bessemer, AL 35022
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Lipscomb And Lipscomb

210 18th St N
Bessemer, AL 35020
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Downs & Associates

20038 Highway 11
Woodstock, AL 35188
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The Black Belt Law Group LLC

1820 3rd Ave N Ste 101
Bessemer, AL 35020
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Simms and Associates

608 37th St S
Birmingham, AL 35222
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The Wess Law Firm

5415 Beacon Dr
Irondale, AL 35210

Sheffield & Lentine PC

205 20th St N
Birmingham, AL 35203
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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.