Top Attorneys near Lancaster County Jail, PA

Espinosa & Associates, LLC

243 N Duke St
Lancaster, PA 17602
Visit Website

Mongiovi Law, LLC

235 N Lime St
Lancaster, PA 17602
Visit Website

Click here for more information

Polish and Design - Nails By Ada Martin

247 Mentzer Rd
New Holland, PA 17557

Marinaro Law Firm

53 N Duke St
Lancaster, PA 17602
Visit Website

Beyer, Robert D, ATTY

53 N Duke St
Lancaster, PA 17602
Visit Website

The Shelton Firm

342 N Queen St
Lancaster, PA 17603
Visit Website

Cory J. Miller Attorney

53 N Duke St Ste 205
Lancaster, PA 17602

Longer, Janice L, ATY

120 N Shippen St
Lancaster, PA 17602
Visit Website

Matthew C Samley Attorney

120 N Shippen St
Lancaster, PA 17602

Cory J. Miller Attorney

53 Dale St
Lancaster, PA 17573

Law Office of Matthew Bomberger

2627 Lititz Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601

Goldberg & Beyer

40 E Grant St
Lancaster, PA 17602
Visit Website

Timoney Knox LLP

130 E Chestnut St
Lancaster, PA 17602
Visit Website

Helping Good People in Tough Times

Barry G. Goldman Offices

600 Eden Rd Suite E
Lancaster, PA 17601
Visit Website

Gearty Law Offices

53 N Duke St Ste 315
Lancaster, PA 17602

Atty Justin C. Gearty, Jr. & Atty Joshua Harshberger. The Attorneys On Your Side

Law Offices of Going and Plank

140 E King St
Lancaster, PA 17602
Visit Website

Macdonald Richard B

312 W Orange St
Lancaster, PA 17603

Lancaster Law Group

110 E King St
Lancaster, PA 17602
Visit Website

Record Eraser

53 North Duke Street, Suite 401
Lancaster, PA 17603
Visit Website

Our expungement and pardon services help you erase your PA criminal record. Second chances start now.

Barley Snyder

126 E King St
Lancaster, PA 17602
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.