Top Attorneys near Johnson County Jail, IA

Spies & Pavelich

312 East College Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
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Phelan Tucker Mullen Walker Tucker Gelman Laws Office

321 E Market St
Iowa City, IA 52245
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Keegan, Tindal & Jaeger

319 E Bloomington St
Iowa City, IA 52245
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Shawn M. Fitzgerald

1927 Keokuk St
Iowa City, IA 52240
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Thompson Law Office

Iowa City, IA 52240
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Larew Law Office

504 E Bloomington St
Iowa City, IA 52245
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Bradley & Riley PC

1 S Gilbert St
Iowa City, IA 52240
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Spies & Pavelich Attorneys at Law

312 E College St Ste 216
Iowa City, IA 52240
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Hayes Lorenzen Lawyers PLC

125 S Dubuque St.
Iowa City, IA 52240
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A Traditional Law Firm With a Modern Approach.

Hayek Moreland Smith & Bergus LLP

120 E Washington St
Iowa City, IA 52240

Since 1926.

J Dean Keegan Eric D Tindal & Andrea Mason Attorney

103 E College St
Iowa City, IA 52240
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Farnsworth Law PLC

103 E College St Ste 209
Iowa City, IA 52240
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Dai Gwilliam Attorney At Law

432 E Bloomington St
Iowa City, IA 52245

Attorney At Law In Iowa City, Iowa.

Cronk & Waterman PLC

518 S Clinton St
Iowa City, IA 52240

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Foster Law Office

1519 S Gilbert St
Iowa City, IA 52240
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Johnston, Stannard, Klesner, Burbidge & Fitzgerald, P.L.C.

373 Scott Ct Ste B
Iowa City, IA 52245
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Ditmars, Natalie K, ATY

1 S Gilbert St
Iowa City, IA 52240
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1 S Gilbert St
Iowa City, IA 52240

Baier, Kelly R Bradley & Riley

1 S Gilbert St
Iowa City, IA 52240

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1 S Gilbert St
Iowa City, IA 52240

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.