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Make a Bail Appointment
Make a bail bonds appointment with Bail America to squash that old warrant faster than you expect. We provide the fastest bail in Florida helping our clients spend less time in reception and booking than necessary.
If you’re under investigation and know you’re going to be arrested or have an active warrant, we can help. Don’t stick your head in the sand, warrants never go away. So stop worrying about every police car behind you and focus on what’s ahead of you, a clean slate.
Our licensed Polk County bail bondsmen provide professional, discrete bail bonds in Bartow via our Warrant Walk-Through service effecting fast release from any Florida jail so you can get back to whats important, your life and family.
Look, you don’t want to sit in Polk County jail with criminals looking to do you harm while waiting on a bond! Our licensed bondsmen will have your bail ready and waiting to speed up the jail intake process.
If you have any questions about bail you can contact a bondsman at any time. Please take a moment to read through our bail FAQ
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a surety bail bond?
A bail bond is a three-party contract between the Courts, the Bondsman, and the Defendant. It is the Bondsman who guarantees to the Court that the accused when released on bail will be present for each and every court appearance in the future. In turn, the Indemnitor guarantees to the Bondsman that he/she will make sure that the Defendant goes to Court when required. For this “Bond Contract”, the Bondsman charges a percentage of the total bond.
How much does a bail bond cost?
In Florida, the fee/premium of a bail bond is set by the State, which is 10% of the bond amount (For example, a bond of $5000.00 the bondsman’s fee would be $500.00).
The State also requires a minimum bond fee of $100.00. This would apply in bonds that are less than $1,000.00 (For example, a bond of $250.00, the minimum would apply, and the fee would be $100.00).
Is the fee/premium refundable?
No. It is our fee for paying the total bond amount for you and is fully earned once the bond is posted.
What is collateral?
Collateral is something of value provided to the bail agent as security for the bond. It can be a house, real property, extra cash, etc. In some instances, bank CDs, stocks, and bonds could be used.
What can be used for collateral?
Collateral can be your property, land, cash or anything of value. In some instances, bank CD’s, stocks, and bonds may be utilized.
When is the collateral returned?
The collateral will be returned once the bail agent receives a Bond Discharge from the court. A “Bond Discharge” is the document that officially releases the bail agent from any further responsibility on the bond. It is required that your collateral be returned within 21 days after receiving a bond discharge notification.
How long does it take to get released from jail?
County jails usually release the defendant with 2-8 hours of the bond being posted. In some instances, due to volume it can take as long as 12-24 hours.
How do I know when the Defendant has to go to Court?
All courts notify the defendant by mail of their court dates. The clerk of court will also notify the bail agent of the court dates. However, it is your responsibility to make sure the defendant knows about the court date, and appears. As a courtesy, someone from our office will notify you and the defendant the day before the court date.
Can I finance part of the bail bond fee?
Perhaps. Each circumstance is unique; therefore we will review with you your particular circumstances and then offer possible solutions.