Understanding the New Law: This means that judges are now required to consider alternatives such as pretrial supervision, electronic monitoring, or personal recognizance before resorting to monetary bail. The aim is to ensure that pretrial release decisions are based on risk assessment rather than financial ability.
If the defendant remains uncharged, the court must release them on their own recognizance by the 33rd day following their initial arrest. In some cases where “good cause” is shown by the state, the court may extend this deadline to 40 days after the arrest.
A bail bond is exonerated when the legal process/trial has finished. It does not matter whether the defendant is found guilty/innocent or if the case has been dismissed. At this point, the bail bond is discharged. However, any unpaid premium, fees or other amounts charged by the bail service provider are still owed.
Understanding the New Law: This means that judges are now required to consider alternatives such as pretrial supervision, electronic monitoring, or personal recognizance before resorting to monetary bail. The aim is to ensure that pretrial release decisions are based on risk assessment rather than financial ability.
Discharging bond is a delivery bond that permits a defendant to regain possession of the attached property. It also releases the property from the lien of attachment. It is also termed as dissolution bond.
(4)(a) When a bond is forfeited, the clerk shall transmit the bond and any affidavits to the clerk of the circuit court in which the bond and affidavits are filed. The clerk of the circuit court shall record the forfeiture in the deed or official records book.
In general, an exoneration occurs when a person who has been convicted of a crime is officially cleared after new evidence of innocence becomes available.
Consequences of a Revoked Bail Bond A warrant will likely be issued for your arrest, and you may be taken into custody until your case is resolved. If you fail to appear in court, the bail amount may be forfeited, and you or your cosigner may be responsible for paying the total amount to the bail bond company.
Requirements When Out on Bond in Florida stay within the jurisdiction of the court in which they were arrested (meaning they can't leave town); notify the bondsman of any residential moves; and. avoid any additional criminal offenses, aside from minor traffic violations.