Top Attorneys near Van Buren County Jail, MI

Victor L Bland Attorney

4341 S Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
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Law Offices of Michael K Wandling

224 W Jefferson Blvd
South Bend, IN 46601
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Leatherman & Miller Law Office

110 S Main St
Goshen, IN 46526
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JK LAW, The Law Office of Jim Kolosowsky

221 Oak St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
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JK LAW

221 Oak St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
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Cooper, Matthew R, ATTY

181 W Michigan Ave
Paw Paw, MI 49079
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Laaksonen Law Offices PC

226 E Michigan Ave
Paw Paw, MI 49079
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Heckman Law PLLC

303 E Paw Paw St Ste 1
Paw Paw, MI 49079
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Dunfield, Nichole M, ATTY

226 E Michigan Ave
Paw Paw, MI 49079

Albert W Laaksonen II Attorney

226 E Michigan Ave
Paw Paw, MI 49079

Durlan Susan Atly

226 E Michigan Ave
Paw Paw, MI 49079

Hunt David H Law Offices

221 Oak St
Paw Paw, MI 49079

Dubay Mark D

200 S Kalamazoo St
Paw Paw, MI 49079

Bogren, Nancy A

303 E Paw Paw St
Paw Paw, MI 49079

Schroder & Schroder PLC

8080 Moorsbridge Rd
Portage, MI 49024
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Talent in the Courtroom, Strategic Thinking Outside the Courtroom

Gabry PLLC Sharp

1300 W Centre Ave
Portage, MI 49024
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Dwi Michigan

1210 W Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49024
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Svikis Andis

3018 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
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Moore David G. PLC

1595 W Centre Ave Ste 101
Portage, MI 49024

Wesley Todd PLLC Kalamazoo Bankruptcy Attorney

6146 W Main St Ste D
Kalamazoo, MI 49009

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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.