Top Attorneys near Merrimack County Jail, NH

Wells Law PC

20 Central Square
Keene, NH 03431
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Defending the rights of the accused in and around Keene, New Hampshire, for more than three decades.

Barnes Theodore

8 Court St
Concord, NH 03301
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Cohen & Winters Attorneys at Law

64 N State St
Concord, NH 03301
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Maggiotto Belobrow Feeney & Fraas, P

58 Pleasant St
Concord, NH 03301
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Sisti Law Offices

387 Dover Rd
Chichester, NH 03258
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Law Office of James Ball

1055 Farrington Corner Rd
Contoocook, NH 03229
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Cook, Kenison, Bedard, & Sullivan

100 Hall St
Concord, NH 03301
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Concord's leading law firm

Lothstein Guerriero, PLLC

5 Green St
Concord, NH 03301
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Orr & Reno Professional Association

45 S Main St
Concord, NH 03301
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Cleveland Waters & Bass, P.A.

2 Capital Plz
Concord, NH 03301
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Seufert Law Offices PA

59 Central St
Franklin, NH 03235
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McDonald, Rogers, & Lorman, PLLC

2 Whitney Rd Unit 11
Concord, NH 03301
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The Legal Connection PC

10 Ferry St
Concord, NH 03301
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The Law Office of Ted Barnes

8 Court St
Concord, NH 03301
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Tarbell Pa

45 Centre St
Concord, NH 03301
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Sheehan Phinney Capitol Group

Two Eagle Square, Third Floor
Concord, NH 03301
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Forbes, Karyn

107 Storrs St
Concord, NH 03301
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Paul W Hodes Attorney

107 Storrs St
Concord, NH 03301
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Harold E Ekstrom Law Offices

36 Warren St
Concord, NH 03301
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Stephen Cherry & Associates

13 Maple St
Henniker, NH 03242
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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.