Top Attorneys near West County Detention Facility, CA

Process Servers, Private Investigators, Polygraphs, Mediations & Notary Public

3111 W Wilshire Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Visit Website

David O Ruport, Jr

2646 Appian Way
Pinole, CA 94564

Fullerton Linda

54 Railroad Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
Visit Website

David Jbriggs Attorney

54 Railroad Ave
Richmond, CA 94801

Hoehn Charles III

201 W Richmond Ave
Richmond, CA 94801

Summit Defense Attorneys

146 Washington Ave Ste D
Richmond, CA 94801

Northern California's #1 Criminal Defense Lawyers

Craig Pinto

11100 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Visit Website

Kessler Darren J

6306 Eureka Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Visit Website

Casper & Biddle LLP

1000 4th Street
San Rafael, CA 94901
Visit Website

Moyal & Moyal, A Professional Law Corporation

1849 Clayton Road
Concord, CA 94520
Visit Website

Serving Contra Costa Since 1972.

Barron Law Corporation

1750 Montgomery St
San Francisco, CA 94111

Distinct Impact. Distinct Solutions. Real Results.

Wolff George William & Associates Law Offices

50 California St 15th Fl
San Francisco, CA 94111
Visit Website

Bell John T The Law Offices Of

610 16th St Ste 421
Oakland, CA 94612
Visit Website

Larkin David Law Office Of

1806 Bonanza St
Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Dont Go To Jail

Ogas Chin LLP

1515 Aurora Dr Ste 103B
San Leandro, CA 94577

Law Office Of Michael C Cohen

2201 Broadway 823
Oakland, CA 94612

AGGRESSIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION!

Cannon Christopher J

385 Grand Ave
Oakland, CA 94610
Visit Website

Berg Injury Lawyers

2440 Santa Clara Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
Visit Website

Law Offices of David Chesley

1901 Harrison Street, Suite 1100
Oakland, CA 94612
Visit Website

The Choyce Law Firm

201 Spear St Ste 1100
San Francisco, CA 94105

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.