Top Attorneys near Richmond City Jail, VA

Massie Law Firm

5511 Staples Mill Road, Suite 302
Richmond, VA 23228
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Breit, Carol A N

5602 Grove Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
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Law Office of Wood & Wood PC

1801 Libbie Ave
Richmond, VA 23226
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Schick & Schick PC

9512 Iron Bridge Rd Ste 102
Chesterfield, VA 23832
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Attorneys You Can Count On

Steven P. Hanna Law Firm

2025 E Main St
Richmond, VA 23223
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Mark K. Tyndall, Attorney At Law

530 E Main St Ste 608
Richmond, VA 23219
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Louise A. Moore, Esquire, LLC

100 E Main St
Richmond, VA 23219
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Andrew B. C. Wood

1801 Libbie Ave Ste 102
Richmond, VA 23226
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Alex Taylor Law, PLC

1622 W Main St
Richmond, VA 23220
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Luxton

100 W Franklin St
Richmond, VA 23220
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Wells, Mitchell M, ATY

1518 Willow Lawn Drive, Suite 200
Richmond, VA 23230
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Joseph F. Grove P.C.

1900 Byrd Ave Ste 101
Richmond, VA 23230
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Steven D Benjamin

1840 W Broad St Ste 100
Richmond, VA 23220
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Fisher Clarke

2304A W Main St
Richmond, VA 23220
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VA Traffic Court Lawyer

2612 W Cary St
Richmond, VA 23220
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Randolph Boyd Cherry & Vaughan

14 E Main St
Richmond, VA 23219
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The Law Office of B. Thomas Bledsoe, P. C.

115 N 1st ST
Richmond, VA 23219
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JCV Chenault

951 E Byrd St
Richmond, VA 23219
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Johnson Stephen L

1001 Haxall Pt
Richmond, VA 23219
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Jones Mark W

1001 Haxall Pt
Richmond, VA 23219
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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.