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The Bail and Bond Process in Memphis

Monday, May 17, 2010 by Stephen R. Leffler

The process of filing for a bail bond is fairly common across the United States, including under Memphis criminal laws. 

Memphis criminal defense and bail bonds

When someone is arrested, the judge overseeing the case may or may not allow the person to be released on bail.  This determination normally depends on the specific charges.  Some judges may allow some defendants to be released on their own recognizance, in which case bail would not need to be posted.

However, if the judge sets bail at a fixed amount, such as $10,000, then the entire $10,000 needs to be posted in order for the person to be set free to await trial.  Bail bond agencies allow defendants, their friends, or their relatives to post bail without having to put up the entire amount set by the judge. 

A bail bond agency collects a premium based on the posted bail from the person seeking the bond.  This percentage is usually either 10% or 12%, depending on the city.  Law dictates this percentage, and there is nothing any bail bond agency can do to have it modified.  In order to get yourself, a friend, or a relative out of jail to await their criminal defense in Memphis, you must pay the required premium.

Therefore, on a $10,000 bond, a 10% premium would equal $1000.  Financing is sometimes available, and collateral on this bond may or may not be required. 

Once you meet the premium requirements, a bail agent handles the rest of the process, including the filing of all necessary paperwork as well as jailhouse and courtroom meetings. 

Criminal defense in Memphis

If you live in Tennessee and believe you need help from a Memphis criminal defense lawyer or personal injury lawyer, contact the Law Office of Stephen R. Leffler, PC today.

Law Office of Stephen R. Leffler - criminal defense attorneys in Memphis707 Adams Ave
Memphis, TN 38105
901-527-8830

Posted at 14:18 PM
Topic: Criminal Law
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