Bail Vs Bond In Palm Beach

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A bail bond is a bond provided by an insurance company through a bail bondsman acting as agent for the company, to allow an accused defendant to be released before trial. A bail bond is designed to ensure the appearance of the defendant in court at the scheduled time. Prior to the posting of a bail bond, the defendant or a co-signer must guarantee that they will pay the full amount of bail if the defendant does not appear in court. The bail bond company usually charges 10 percent of the amount of the bond and often requires the defendant to put up some collateral like a seconded of trust or mortgage on one's house.


When the case is concluded, the bail bond is "exonerated" and returned to the insurance company. If the defendant disappears and fails to appearing court (skips bail), the bond money will be forfeited unless the defendants found and returned. The bond may be forfeited, by order of the court, upon the partys failure to appear or to comply with the conditions of the bond. If the defendant is located and arrested by the bail agent the cosigner is responsible for all expenses the bail agent incurs while looking for the defendant.

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Understanding Bail and Bond in Florida: Key Takeaways While the terms “bail” and “bond” are often used interchangeably, understanding the distinction is important. Bail refers to the full amount set by the court, while a bond is a financial arrangement, typically with a bail bondsman, to meet that bail requirement.

Under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.134, state prosecutors generally have up to 30 days to file charges against someone following their arrest. If the defendant remains uncharged, the court must release them on their own recognizance by the 33rd day following their initial arrest.

If you can't afford bail, you will remain in jail until your court date, which can range from weeks for minor offenses to months or even years for serious charges. The timeline largely depends on the complexity of the case, the court's schedule, and whether there are any delays in the legal process.

The bail bond process involves completing paperwork, providing identification, and potentially providing collateral. The bondsman and the Indemnitor (the person securing the bond) are responsible for ensuring the accused's appearance in court until the case is resolved.

In Florida, bail is determined by the judge based on factors like the severity of the charges, your criminal history, and whether you are considered a flight risk. The judge may also consider community ties and the potential danger to the public.

The maximum stay depends on the court system. Typically you will be held until your trial, also called "pretrial detention." While you have the right to a "speedy" trial, the definition of this is up to the court and can vary. This means you might be kept in jail for anything from a few weeks to several years.

Online bail bonds are available to the person purchasing the online bond. They do not need to be in the bail bondsman's office, Jail, or the same state, for that matter. Our bail bond Agent will process the online bond application and take it to Jail for the release of the accused.

No - if you signed the bond it doesn't matter whether you have a job or not - or whether the bondsman asked you if you did. You are liable as surety on the bond - having a job or not has nothing to do with your liability. Sorry.

Jail Processing (2-12 hours) Once the bail is posted, the jail begins its release process. This involves verifying the bail with the court, completing internal paperwork, and conducting any necessary checks, such as warrant checks in other jurisdictions.

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Bail Vs Bond In Palm Beach