Jail Release in Wagoner County, OK
Having a loved one in jail is a frightening and stressful time for anyone. If you are trying to get someone released from jail in Wagoner County, Oklahoma we understand that the process can be confusing. However, your attorney can help guide you and make sure that the defendant is released as soon as possible.
Understanding the Booking Process
Once an arrest is made, the booking process begins. This involves a series of legal requirements that must be met before the defendant is locked in jail. The police officer will inform the accused that he or she is able to make a phone call. You are not limited to just one call. One of the first calls you make should be to a lawyer. Your lawyer will give you instructions and will immediately begin working on your release and building your case, making sure everything that is happening to you is constitutional.
You will be fingerprinted, and your name along with the crime with which you have been accused will be entered into the official police record. Your personal items will be held while you are in custody and you will be asked to sign the inventory document.
Getting Released from Wagoner County Jail
Once in jail, there are a few ways to be released, but almost all of them require making bail. Bail is an amount of money set in accordance to the crime that the defendant has been accused of. Making bail helps ensure that the defendant returns for his or her court date in order to get the bail money returned. There are a few ways to pay the bail amount. These include:
- Cash Bond – A cash bond is relatively straightforward; you pay the bail amount with cash.
- Bail Bond – A bail bond can be obtained through a bondsman. It involves a fee that is paid to the bondsman and then he will post a full bond for you.
- Property Bond – Property bonds often involve significant hurdles and certain requirements must first be met. Your attorney can guide you through this option.
How We Can Help
If you have a loved one in Wagoner County Jail, the attorneys at Edge Law Firm can help you with the release and the entire legal process thereafter. Our lawyers are highly experienced and have had numerous successful cases similar to yours. Give us a call or contact us online at any time to get started.
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