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Tampa Bail Bonds FAQ
How Does Bail Work
After the booking process is completed, the Arrestee Will typically be given one of several options for release. If the bail option includes a financial guarantee component,either in cash,bond,etc.. I.T. Bail Bond can be of assistance to you.
How much does a Bail Bond Cost?
The costs associated with Bail Bonds are mandated by the State. In the state of Florida, the premium cost of the Bail amount set by the court for each charge is either: 10% – if the bail amount is more than $1000 or $100 per charge – if the amount is less than $1000 The prevailing cost is the greater of the two. Note: Licensed Bail Bond Agents are strictly prohibited from charging more or less, than the amounts described above.
How long does it take to get out of jail?
Once you begin the bail process, it typically takes around 2-3 hours before the inmate is released. Of course, this is an estimated timeframe and will depend upon circumstances at the jail.
Tampa Bail Bonds — A bail bondsman will need the following information:
- Standard Personal info (name, address) with valid identification card
- Social Security number
- Proof of Employment
- For larger bonds, collateral may be necessary. We accept most items of value. Most people offer car titles or house deeds.
Ultimately, this information is necessary as you will be responsible for the total cost of the bond if the person fails to appear in court.
How can you bail a person out by phone?
Bail by Phone is an easy way to ensure timely bail for your loved one or friend. For bail by phone, you will either need a fax machine (or access to one) or email and a scanner (or access to one).
We send you the indemnity agreement which you either fax/scan and email back to us. You will also fax/scan and email copies of your identification, proof of employment, and/or collateral information. Once we receive the information, we then call you and take your credit card information over the phone. It’s that Simple!
What is a Surety Bond?
This process is a contractual undertaking, which involves a bail bonds person, an Indemnitor, and the court. The courts tend to favor this form of release, because it guarantees that if the defendant fails to appear in court, someone (the bail agent) will make an immediate effort to find the defendant, apprehend him or her, and bring him or her back to the court of proper jurisdiction. By involving family and friends of the defendant, a bail bonds person and the courts are reasonably assured of the defendant’s appearance.
What is Cash Bail?
Cash bail means that the person who is trying to obtain the release of the defendant must deliver the full amount of bail in cash to the jail facility where the defendant is being detained.
What is a Property Bond?
Property bonds involve the placing of local real estate (homes only, no raw land or out-of-state homes) with the courts as security for the release of a defendant. This process typically takes 1 to 2 weeks, because it requires a judge’s approval, a property appraisal, a comparable sales comparison, and the clerk’s acceptance. However, most states do not accept property bonds.
What does ROR mean?
Release on One’s Own Recognizance is another method of release. It is given to defendants who have been in the community for many years, have solid jobs, strong family and community ties, and present little or no risk of flight. This release program is usually administered by a county agency or through a local law enforcement agency. A criminal history background check is performed, and a recommendation is given to the court based on those findings. This form of release is common only for first-time offenders and non-violent offenses. Since there is no financial or other security placed with the court to insure the defendant’s return to court, there is little incentive for them to appear.
What is ELMO and Pre-trial Services?
ELMO stands for Electronic Monitor, and it is usually a condition of release in addition to a regular bail bond. The ELMO program is administered either by the local Pre-trial Services Agency or the local law enforcement agency. This device is usually in the form of an ankle bracelet. It sets off an alarm if a person strays too far from its base located within the defendant’s home.
How does Bail work?
Posting of a bail bond. This process involves a contractual undertaking guaranteed by a bail agent and the individual posting bail. The bail agent guarantees to the court that the defendant will appear in court each and every time the judge requires them to. For this service, the defendant is charged a percentage of the bail amount. Before being released the defendant or a relative or friend of the defendant, typically contacts a bail agent to arrange for the posting of bail. 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. Typically, a family member or a close friend of the defendant will post bail and cosign. Collateral is not always required for a person to be bailed from jail. Often a person can be bailed from jail on the signature of a friend or family member. Cosigners typically need to be working and either own or rent a home in the same area for some time. After an agreement is reached, the bail agent posts a bond for the amount of the bail, to guarantee the defendant’s return to court. If the defendant “skips”, the cosigner is immediately responsible for the full amount of the bail. 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, apprehending and transportation.