Top Attorneys near Polk County Jail, IA

Patrick H Payton

4685 Merle Hay Rd Ste 105
Des Moines, IA 50322
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Coppola, McConville, Carroll, Hockenberg & Flynn

2100 Westown Pkwy Ste 210
West Des Moines, IA 50265
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Brick, Gentry, Bowers, Swartz & Levis PC

6701 Westown Parkway Ste 100
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Spellman Law PC

4000 Westown Pkwy. Ste. #120
West Des Moines, IA 50266
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Lamberti, Murphy & Strong, PC

210 NE Delaware Ave, Ste 200
Ankeny, IA 50021
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6601 University Ave Suite 103
Windsor Heights, IA 50324

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Greenberg Law Office

309 Court Ave Ste 210
Des Moines, IA 50309
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Owens, Roger P, ATY

317 6th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309

Cook, Guy R, ATY

500 E Court Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
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Priebe Zach

300 Walnut St Ste 260
Des Moines, IA 50309
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O'bryan Patrick

300 Walnut St Ste 125
Des Moines, IA 50309
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Macro & Kozlowski LLP

317 6th Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
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Renzo, Joseph A, ATY

501 SW 7th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
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Babich, Todd E, ATY

501 SW 7th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
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Wandro & Baer

2501 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312

Branstad, Christine, ATTY

2501 Grand Ave Ste D
Des Moines, IA 50312
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Bergmann, Benjamin D

2910 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50312
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Adam Kehrwald, Attorney at Law

541 31st St Ste C
Des Moines, IA 50312

Rigg J Keith

418 6th Ave Ste 200
Des Moines, IA 50309
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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.