Top Attorneys near Lincoln County Jail, MO

Mitchell D. Johnson Attorney at Law

1523 S Old Hwy 94
St. Charles, MO 63303
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Shea Kohl And Kuhl LC

400 N 5th St Ste 200
Saint Charles, MO 63301
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Bellon Law Group

1112 1st Capitol Dr
Saint Charles, MO 63301
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J and E Heating and Cooling

127 Mulberry St
Foristell, MO 63348
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Coyne, Cundiff and Hillemann, PC

11230 Veterans Memorial Pkwy
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
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Law Office of William W. Cheeseman

1124 E Cherry St
Troy, MO 63379
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Sinclair Law Office, LLC

250 E Wood St
Troy, MO 63379

The Sinclair Law Office, LLC is a full service law practice focusing on divorce, child custody, child support, DWI, traffic and criminal cases with a special emphasis on felony criminal cases.

Vogelman Law FIrm

PO Box 243
Troy, MO 63379

Law Office of Kathryn J Synor LLC

250 E Wood St
Troy, MO 63379

Allsberry Law Firm

615 E Cherry St
Troy, MO 63379

The Law Office of Jeffrey A. Robertson, P.C.

603 East Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Ste 250B
Warrenton, MO 63383
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Compassionate Counsel, Sound Advice

Tim Joyce Law Firm

625 E Veterans Memorial Pkwy
Warrenton, MO 63383
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J A Robertson Law Firm

603 E Veterans Memorial Pkwy
Warrenton, MO 63383
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Hillemann, Steven, ATTY

11230 Veterans Memorial Pkwy
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367

Jeffrey A Robertson PC

603 E Verterns Memorial Pwy
Warrenton, MO 63383
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Skilled Law LLC

Saint Charles, MO 63303
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Skilled Law LLC

Saint Charles, MO 63301

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.