From arrest to release — in plain words.
When someone gets locked up, every minute counts. Here's the straight path from booking to freedom — handled by a bondsman near you.
~90-second animated walkthrough of the 6-step process below.
After an arrest, the defendant is booked. Fingerprints, photo, and charges are entered into the system. Depending on the severity of the alleged charge(s), Florida has a set Bond Schedule per charge — paid 100% cash to the detention facility, or 10% to a Bail Bondsman. Accepted forms of payment at Bail Bonds Near Me include Debit/Credit Cards, CashApp, Apple Pay, and Zelle. Some charges carry no preset bond and require seeing a judge in the morning.
A judge sets bail based on the charges, criminal history, and flight risk. Some charges have a preset bond schedule. The judge may issue holds, or explain why no bond will be set. This is First Appearance — your constitutional right. In Florida, first appearance is held every day of the week.
Call us with the name and jail location. We will quote a 10% premium and explain if any collateral is needed. Many cases do not need collateral, but it's case by case — not all cases are alike.
We meet you, complete the paperwork, and post the bond with the jail. Any charge with a bond amount of $1,000.00 or less has a minimum fee of $100.00 per Florida Statute § 648.33.
Once posted, the defendant is released. Times vary by facility but typically range from a few hours to a full day.
The defendant must attend all court dates. We help track them and keep you informed throughout the case.
Types of Bail
Three ways a defendant can be released in Florida.
You pay a non-refundable premium of 10% per bond amount (charge) and we guarantee the full penal sum (full bond amount) to the detention facility. Federal bonds carry a slightly higher premium — 15% — per Florida Statute § 648.33.
Full bond amount paid directly to the detention facility where the detainee is currently incarcerated (detention facilities only accept exact change for bond payments). A portion of the bond is returned to the Depositor — not the detainee — once the case is resolved, regardless of outcome. The refund amount is at the judge's discretion.
No money required — the defendant is released on a written promise to appear in court.