Top Attorneys near Pontotoc County Jail, MS

Garrett, Friday and Garner PLLC

1205 Office Park Dr
Oxford, MS 38655
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Cornelison Law Office of Brad

26 S Liberty St
Pontotoc, MS 38863
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Waldo Law Office

28 East Washington Street
Pontotoc, MS 38863

Waldo Law Firm, P

100 W Reynolds St
Pontotoc, MS 38863
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Brown, Greg J

12 E Marion St
Pontotoc, MS 38863

Webb Sanders & Williams Lw

28 S Main St
Pontotoc, MS 38863

Bryson Law Firm PLLC

125 Robins Street,
Tupelo, MS 38804
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Pietrowski Law Practice

113 Robins St
Tupelo, MS 38802
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Tabler, Bronson, ATY

254 S Front St
Tupelo, MS 38804
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Gleason & McHenry P

2394 Mccullough Blvd
Belden, MS 38826
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Gleason & McHenry Law Firm

2394 Mccullough Blvd
Belden, MS 38826
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Middleton Law Office

2604 W Main St
Tupelo, MS 38801

William Wayne Housley, Attorney at Law

110 Robins St
Tupelo, MS 38804
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Wheeler & Franks Law Firm PC

114 S Broadway St
Tupelo, MS 38804
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Wheeler & Franks Law Firm PC

114 S Broadway St
Tupelo, MS 38804
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Herring Chapman, PA

342 N Broadway St
Tupelo, MS 38804
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Dulaney & Sumner, PLLC

204 N Spring St
Tupelo, MS 38804
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McLaughlin Law Firm

338 N Spring St
Tupelo, MS 38804
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D Kirk Tharp, PLLC Attorney at Law

338 N Spring St
Tupelo, MS 38804
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Lisa Scruggs

3543 Tom Watson Dr
Saltillo, MS 38866
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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.