The Bail Bonds Process
The process of carrying out a bail bond is actually easier than most people think. The bail bonds agency will ask a number of short questions regarding the details of the defendant, such as what their address is and what category of crime they are accused of. After these questions are answered, a contract will be made and tailored to the situation. The contract will take a few minutes to complete. After the form-filling is finished, the payment options are then decided. A bondsman can post bail at this time. In Florida, bail bonds are permitted to be posted at any time, any day, throughout the year.
How Much Does a Bail Bond Cost?
In Florida, the cost of a bail bond is set by the Department of Financial Services. The current bail bond rate in Florida is $100 for any bail less than $1,000 and 10 percent of any bail greater than $1,000. Therefore, if a person has a set bail of $5,000, then they will pay $500 for a bail bond. This means a person can be arrested in any town, city, or county in Florida and the bail bond will cost the same.
What Do I Need to Know About Bail Bonds?
When a bail bond contract is agreed upon and signed, you are given the responsibility of the defendant going to court. If the defendant cannot be located within 8 weeks, the person that signed the contract and the bail bondsman are obligated to pay the bail amount in full. Collateral will be forfeited if it was posted. Luckily, the United States bail bond skip rate is below 2%.
When you are alerted that a loved one has been detained, it’s crucial to keep calm and collected. Do your best to get all the information you can including what facility they are at, what crime was committed, and when they were first arrested. Be sure to understand the responsibilities and guidelines before you sign any bail bond contract. By contacting an experienced bail bonds company like AAmerican Bailbonds, you will get the help you deserve 24/7.
*Consumer Tip*
In the United States, everyone is considered innocent until proven guilty in the court of law. That is the purpose by which bail is offered before any trial or court hearings.
You rights throughout the bail process are as followed:
- You have the right to know all charges
- You have the right to be assumed innocent
- You are given the right to no excessive bail
At AAmerican Bailbonds, we inform our customers of their rights and fight to protect them.
AAmerican Bailbonds was built upon honesty and integrity, therefore all of our clients have the right to:
- Quick and considerate service
- Understand every obligation before signing contracts
- Receive all documents regarding the bail bond
- Expect fair and respectful service from AAmerican Bailbonds staff