In Florida, a third party, usually a bondsman, will post bail on the defendant’s behalf. A bond is a contract between the defendant, the third party, and the court. The court agrees to release the defendant, the defendant agrees to pay the bondsman, and the bondsman agrees to ensure that the defendant appears at all required court dates. Once bail is posted, the defendant will be released. Bonds may be issued for a variety of criminal charges including:
DUIs
Disorderly conduct
Drug possession
Parole or probation violations
Domestic violence
Loitering
Prostitution
Battery
Driving with a suspended license
Resisting arrest
Petty theft
Larceny
Bonds can be posted 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in most counties in Florida. The amount of time to process the bond and release the defendant can vary greatly, and there are multiple types of federal and state bonds.
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