Top Attorneys near Jefferson County Jail, WI

Neuberger Griggs Sweet & Froehle LLP

136 Hospital Dr
Watertown, WI 53098
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Vance, James J

79 N Main St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538

Laitsch Law, LLC

100 N Main St Ste 203
Jefferson, WI 53549

LawtonCates, S.C.

146 East Milwaukee St Suite 120
Jefferson, WI 53549
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Zarwell Law Office

118 S Main St
Jefferson, WI 53549

Witt Michael C

231 S Main St
Jefferson, WI 53549
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Rogers & Westrick S.C.

93 N Main St
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
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Chavez Law Office LLC

116 East Lake St
Lake Mills, WI 53551
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Client First, Justice Always

Kiessling & Lesperance Attorneys

140 E Lake St
Lake Mills, WI 53551

Leverton Law Office

116 E Madison St
Lake Mills, WI 53551
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Piel Law Office

500 W Silver Spring Dr
Watertown, WI 53094
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Fischer Law Office

1214 Utah St
Watertown, WI 53094
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Providing The Highest Quality Of Legal Services

The Law Office of Francis P. Raff, LLC

109 S First St
Whitewater, WI 53190

Quality Counsel Close to Home

Dade & Penwell

803 E Milwaukee St
Whitewater, WI 53190
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Life happens. We’re here to help you through the good and the bad.

McDonnell Wallace K

452 W Main St
Whitewater, WI 53190

Shortridge Legal Services

N266 Pottawatomi Trl
Milton, WI 53563

Fischer Law Office

1404 S Church St
Watertown, WI 53094
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Aplin & Ringsmuth

51 N Main St
Deerfield, WI 53531
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Buss Law Offices

301 N 3rd St
Watertown, WI 53094
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Sweet, Mark S, ATTY

136 Hospital Dr
Watertown, WI 53098
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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.