Top Attorneys near Shelby County Jail, AL

Clint Thomas Attorney At Law

8254 Highway 31
Calera, AL 35040
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Marcus A Jones III Attorney at Law

300 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N
Birmingham, AL 35203
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Vicki N Smith

111 N Main St
Columbiana, AL 35051
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Morrison & Spann

101 N Main St
Columbiana, AL 35051
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Morrison & Spann LLC

Columbiana 35051
Columbiana, AL 35051

Karle, Jill T PC

115 1st St N
Alabaster, AL 35007

Aaron Law Firm

123 1st St N
Alabaster, AL 35007
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Our goal is to fight those who would take away your rights, by providing high quality legal counsel and representation in the Great State of Alabama.

Alabama Criminal Lawyers

323 1st St N
Alabaster, AL 35007
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Law Office Of Matthew T. Jackson, Attorney

2163 Pelham Pkwy
Pelham, AL 35124
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Thomas, Clint C, ATY

8254 Highway 31
Calera, AL 35040
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Key, Greer, Harrison & Casey

2163 Pelham Pkwy
Pelham, AL 35124
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Alabama Law Services

173 Tucker Rd Ste 201
Helena, AL 35080
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Law Office of Jeffrey G. Hester

2163 Pelham Pkwy Ste 211
Pelham, AL 35124
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Hester, Jeffrey

2163 Pelham Pkwy
Pelham, AL 35124
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Merrell Law Firm

PO Box 2030
Alabaster, AL 35007

Gonzalez Law Firm

128 1st St S
Alabaster, AL 35007
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John E. Medaris, PC

230 Bearden Rd
Pelham, AL 35124

Ball Helen D

2163 Pelham Pkwy
Pelham, AL 35124

Casey, Margaret

2163 Pelham Pkwy
Pelham, AL 35124
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Scozzaro Law LLC

3965 Helena Rd
Helena, AL 35080

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.