Top Attorneys near Rock County Jail, WI

The Law Offices of Michael Shannon Murphy

215 W Court St Ste 200
Janesville, WI 53548
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MC Cue Law Office

Adams and Sons Ltd

26 S Arch St
Janesville, WI 53548
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Brehm Philip J

23 W Milwaukee St Ste 300
Janesville, WI 53548

Since 1993

Arreazola Law Office

205 E Milwaukee St
Janesville, WI 53545
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McCue Law Office

215 W Court St
Janesville, WI 53548

Murphy Desmond SC

101 E Milwaukee St
Janesville, WI 53545
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For all your personal and business legal needs. Since 1931.

Consigny Law Firm S C

303 S County Road H
Janesville, WI 53548
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Brassfield Cowan & Krueger Ltd

Janesville 53548
Janesville, WI 53548

Givhan Law Office

117 W Milwaukee St
Janesville, WI 53548

Zaleski Law Firm

20 E Milwaukee St
Janesville, WI 53545
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Robert Howard Law Office

215 W Court St
Janesville, WI 53548

Freier Joe Law Offices Of

215 W Court St
Janesville, WI 53548

M Freier Joseph Attorney at Law

215 W Court St
Janesville, WI 53548

Hoag Jack C

1 Parker Pl
Janesville, WI 53545

Kopp, Mark D

303 E Court St
Janesville, WI 53545
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Fresh Start Legal Group

1613 Newman St
Janesville, WI 53545

Merry Law Offices

Janesville, WI 53545

McCarthy Law Office

205 S John Paul Rd
Milton, WI 53563
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Melanie G Moffat

507 East High Street
Edgerton, WI 53534
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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.