Mayes County, Oklahoma Jail Release

The justice system in Oklahoma takes “innocent until proven guilty seriously.” When a person is arrested, they are usually able to obtain release from jail while awaiting their trial. Understanding the process to obtain release is important, especially when you have a loved one who you are trying to get released as quickly as possible.

Obtaining Freedom

In Mayes County, when a person is arrested, they are brought to jail and are “processed.” This means they are finger printed, have a mug shot taken and are generally added to the criminal justice system. Once that is done, a bail amount is usually assigned.

Bail is the way that the state ensures that a person will appear at trial. The defendant must put forward a certain amount of money that will be forfeited if they fail to appear. A person can pay out of pocket or a bail bondsmen can pay the bail amount in exchange for a fee.

Getting What You Need

An experienced attorney can help you get what you need. Whether that’s obtaining the release of a loved one, negotiating with a bail bondsman, or even just understanding what is happening to a person who has been arrested, Bruce Edge and his team can help you.

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