Top Attorneys near Livingston Parish Jail, LA

Bankston Duhon

13922 Florida Blvd
Livingston, LA 70754

Manasseh Gill Knipe & Belander Plc

28655 Charley Watts Rd
Livingston, LA 70754
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Sonja Castella Bradley Attorney at Law

20819 Iowa St
Livingston, LA 70754
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Brock Law Firm

14292 Florida Blvd
Livingston, LA 70754
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Castella Law Offices of Sonja

14292 Florida Blvd
Livingston, LA 70754
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Brock Law Firm

20165 Iowa St
Livingston, LA 70754
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Brock Law Firm

20819 Iowa St
Livingston, LA 70754
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Jordan & Spano

1110 S Range Ave
Denham Springs, LA 70726

Hodges Russell Ruben II

1111 S Range Ave
Denham Springs, LA 70726

Erdey Rodney N PLC

1234 Del Este Ave
Denham Springs, LA 70726
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Responsible & Experienced

Betts Michael A

171 Del Orleans Ave Ste B
Denham Springs, LA 70726

Ferrara Law Firm

9746 Florida Blvd
Walker, LA 70785

Law office of DeVonna Ponthieu

30984 Range Ave Louisiana 16
Denham Springs, LA 70726
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Erik L. Burns, APLC

510 N Range Ave, Ste. B
Denham Springs, LA 70726
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Gibson Benjamin N

9995 Florida Blvd
Walker, LA 70785

Boyer Hebert Abels & Angelle

1280 Del Este Ave
Denham Springs, LA 70726

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Law Office of Devonna Ponthieu, LLC

32545 La Highway 16
Denham Springs, LA 70706
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DeVonna Ponthieu has been practiciing in the Florida Parishes for over thirteen years in the areas of Family Law, Divorces, Criminal Law and Juvenile Law.

Chehardy Sherman Williams

111 N Oak St Suite 200
Hammond, LA 70401
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Devan Pardue Attorney

23950 Coates Rd
Springfield, LA 70462

McKee, Shawn A

506 W Morris Ave
Hammond, LA 70403

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.