Appeal Bail Bonds in Polk County
A conviction is not always the end of the case. If the court has granted an appeal bond, we can help post it so your loved one can stay out while the appeal moves forward.
How an Appeal Bond Differs from Pretrial Bail
Most of the bonds we write are pretrial bail, posted for someone who has been arrested but not yet convicted of anything. An appeal bond is different. It comes after a conviction and sentencing, while the case is being appealed to a higher court, and it is set at the sentencing judge's discretion rather than from a standard bail schedule.
Not every conviction qualifies for an appeal bond. That decision belongs to the court and the defense attorney handling the appeal, not to us, but once a bond amount is set, we can help post it.
What to Expect If a Bond Has Been Granted
Appeal bonds often carry a higher amount than the original pretrial bond did, and they can stay in place for months while the appeal works through the courts. We will walk you through what that means for the premium and for how long the bond stays open.
Estimate an Appeal Bail Bond
Appeal bond amounts are set case by case, so use this calculator to get a starting number. Call us for the real bail amount and an exact price.
Florida sets a $100 minimum fee, so any bail amount under $1,000 will still show $100 below. At that minimum, the fee is due in full, with no payment plan.
Your Bail Bond Cost (10%)
Payment Plan Example (50% Down)
Enter a bail amount above
This is an estimate only. Call us for an exact price and to start the bond process right away.
Find Our Bartow Office
-
Phone
(863) 600-5050, open 24 hours a day -
Office
515 E Main St, Bartow, FL 33830 -
Hours
Open 24 hours a day, every day of the year
Appeal Bond Questions
What is an appeal bond?
An appeal bond lets someone stay out of custody after being convicted and sentenced, while their case is being appealed to a higher court. It is set by the sentencing judge, not from a standard bail schedule.
How is an appeal bond different from regular bail?
Regular bail is set before a trial, for someone presumed innocent. An appeal bond is set after a conviction, so judges weigh it differently and are not required to grant one at all, especially for more serious offenses.
Is everyone eligible for an appeal bond?
No. Florida judges have discretion here, and certain convictions make an appeal bond unlikely or unavailable. This is a decision for the court and a defense attorney, separate from the bond itself.
Does an appeal bond cost more than a regular bond?
The premium is still calculated at 10% of whatever amount the court sets, but the bail amount itself is often higher on an appeal bond, and the bond may stay open longer while the appeal is pending.
Do you offer payment plans for appeal bonds?
Yes. See our bail financing page for how payment plans work if you would rather not pay the 10% fee all at once.
Related Services
Felony Bail Bonds
Many appeal bonds follow a felony conviction. See how felony bail works here too.
See Felony Bail BondsBail Financing
See how payment plans work if you would rather not pay the 10% fee all at once.
See Payment PlansAll Bail Bond Services
See every charge type we handle, from misdemeanors to felonies.
See All ServicesServing All of Polk County
No matter which court the case was heard in, we can help post an appeal bond anywhere in Polk County.
Call Us About Your Appeal Bond
Once the court sets the amount, we can move right away.