How Bail Bonds Works |

“BAIL” is the security posted by the Defendant to ensure that he will appear in court and answer to the accusation brought against him. Bail can be posted in the form of cash or a bail bond. When a person is arrested for a crime, the jail or magistrate may impose a bail amount that must be paid before the person will be released from jail. The Defendant can pay the full amount themselves or they can pay a Bail Bond Agent 10% (ten percent) of the full bail amount and the Bail Bond Agent will then pay the jail the full bail amount in the form of a Bail Bond.

Post a Cash Bond at the Jail

Post the Bond in Cash ——> Save the Receipt and once the case is closed, get back about half of that bond money after the Clerk takes out court costs, housing & attorney fees. Most people don’t have the Cash. So they go through a Bail Bondsman.

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A bail bond guarantees a Defendants appearance in front of a Judge. There are 3 things a bondsman needs to post bail:

1.) Premium:

Bondsman are Governed by The State of Florida to ONLY charge a fee of NO MORE than 10% of the bond. So, Let’s Say Someone you know got arrested for a DUI, their standard Bail Bond in Broward County would be $1000. A Bail Bondsman will charge you a “premium” of $100 and would need something to hold for collateral.

The 10% (ten percent) paid to the Bail Bond Agent is a non-refundable fee for the service of paying the bail amount on behalf of the Defendant. The court holds the bail amount, in either the cash or bond form, without interest, until the court case is complete then it will be returned to the depositor, which can sometimes take months or even years. However, if the Defendant misses a required court date, the bail is forfeited and the court may keep it.

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2.) Collateral:

COLLATERAL IS ANYTHING IN VALUE OF THE AMOUNT OF THE BOND.

Collateral can be one or a combination of things. Acceptable forms of collateral Include but are not limited to:

CASH
GUNS
JEWELRY
LAPTOP COMPUTERS
CHECKING ACCOUNT
MUSIC EQUIPMENT
SIGNATURE OF A HOME OWNER
SIGNATURE OF A BUSINESS OWNER

Collateral is also determined on an individual basis whether -or- not, No Collateral is needed.

ONCE THE CASE IS CLOSED WHAT EVER YOU PUT UP FOR COLLATERAL YOU GET BACK!!!!

3.) Qualified Signer:

Bail Bond companies need someone to ‘sign for the bond.’ a Qualified Signer guarantees a Defendant will appear for court.

A Qualified Signer needs to have:

A good job
Checking Account
Owns their own home/business

And a Qualified signer must be willing and able to pay on a bond in the event a Defendant fails to appear for court and an forfeit has been issued on the bond.

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903.046 Purpose of and criteria for bail determination.—

(1) The purpose of a bail determination in criminal proceedings is to ensure the appearance of the criminal defendant at subsequent proceedings and to protect the community against unreasonable danger from the criminal defendant.

(2) When determining whether to release a defendant on bail or other conditions, and what that bail or those conditions may be, the court shall consider:

(a) The nature and circumstances of the offense charged.

(b) The weight of the evidence against the defendant.

(c) The defendant’s family ties, length of residence in the community, employment history, financial resources, and mental condition.

(d) The defendant’s past and present conduct, including any record of convictions, previous flight to avoid prosecution, or failure to appear at court proceedings. However, any defendant who had failed to appear on the day of any required court proceeding in the case at issue, but who had later voluntarily appeared or surrendered, shall not be eligible for a recognizance bond; and any defendant who failed to appear on the day of any required court proceeding in the case at issue and who was later arrested shall not be eligible for a recognizance bond or for any form of bond which does not require a monetary undertaking or commitment equal to or greater than $2,000 or twice the value of the monetary commitment or undertaking of the original bond, whichever is greater. Notwithstanding anything in this section, the court has discretion in determining conditions of release if the defendant proves circumstances beyond his or her control for the failure to appear. This section may not be construed as imposing additional duties or obligations on a governmental entity related to monetary bonds.

(e) The nature and probability of danger which the defendant’s release poses to the community.

(f) The source of funds used to post bail or procure an appearance bond, particularly whether the proffered funds, real property, property, or any proposed collateral or bond premium may be linked to or derived from the crime alleged to have been committed or from any other criminal or illicit activities. The burden of establishing the noninvolvement in or nonderivation from criminal or other illicit activity of such proffered funds, real property, property, or any proposed collateral or bond premium falls upon the defendant or other person proffering them to obtain the defendant’s release.

(g) Whether the defendant is already on release pending resolution of another criminal proceeding or on probation, parole, or other release pending completion of a sentence.

(h) The street value of any drug or controlled substance connected to or involved in the criminal charge. It is the finding and intent of the Legislature that crimes involving drugs and other controlled substances are of serious social concern, that the flight of defendants to avoid prosecution is of similar serious social concern, and that frequently such defendants are able to post monetary bail using the proceeds of their unlawful enterprises to defeat the social utility of pretrial bail. Therefore, the courts should carefully consider the utility and necessity of substantial bail in relation to the street value of the drugs or controlled substances involved.

(i) The nature and probability of intimidation and danger to victims.

(j) Whether there is probable cause to believe that the defendant committed a new crime while on pretrial release.

(k) Any other facts that the court considers relevant.

(l) Whether the crime charged is a violation of chapter 874 or alleged to be subject to enhanced punishment under chapter 874 or reclassification under s. 843.22. If any such violation is charged against a defendant or if the defendant is charged with a crime that is alleged to be subject to such enhancement or reclassification, he or she is not eligible for release on bail or surety bond until the first appearance on the case in order to ensure the full participation of the prosecutor and the protection of the public.

(m) Whether the defendant, other than a defendant whose only criminal charge is a misdemeanor offense under chapter 316, is required to register as a sexual offender under s. 943.0435 or a sexual predator under s. 775.21; and, if so, he or she is not eligible for release on bail or surety bond until the first appearance on the case in order to ensure the full participation of the prosecutor and the protection of the public.

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