Montgomery County Jail can be a tough place to end up, especially if you are arrested on the weekend. The stress of being incarcerated can make it near impossible to keep level-headed. This guide will give you some tips on what services you can line up in advance that can shave hours if not days off your stay at the Montgomery County Jail.

Attorney:
Having a great criminal defense lawyer is worth every penny. You stand a much greater chance of being moved through the justice system quickly. Many people are unable to afford an attorney and choose to take a chance using a court-appointed public defender. While the public defender may be a good person, they are always overloaded with other defendants and can't give you or your case the proper attention it deserves. You really are rolling the dice when you take the public defender option. The best way to find an affordable attorney is to use the phone book or to check online for criminal defense lawyers in your area. Please remember to make sure the attorney is familiar with the Montgomery County Court System. This will go along way as he will know judges and be able to call on other people for help. He will also have advanced knowledge of what is needed in order to help you get the best deal possible.

Bail Bonds:
Just like with the lawyer, you can arrange a bail bond in advance. There will be many bail bonds situated around the jail itself. They usually put their phone numbers in big letters outside their office. If you are already down there, you can stop in and have a face-to-face informal meeting. This is a great way to go over the process and see who you will be dealing with. If not, you can always call them up by phone or find them online. Make sure to get some estimates and have them walk you through the process. If you find yourself in jail and have to call one from there, you will need to tell them your full name, followed by your bail amount. Also, don't forget to tell them what jail you are in.

Finally, if you should end up in jail, always be polite and cooperate with the staff. I know this goes without saying but when you are under stress it can be very hard to be polite. This can go along way to you having a much more pleasant experience in bad circumstances.