Orlando Lawyers - Criminal Defense - Bond and Jail Information

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JAIL & BOND INFORMATION:
When a person is arrested, they are usually transported directly to the
county jail where they are booked in and processed. The booking
process for an individual can take several hours depending on the
person's circumstances as well as the volume of people being
processed at a particular time.

In many cases when the Defendant is booked in to jail, a standard
bond is set, and the person will be released once the bond is posted.
In some cases, such as cases involving domestic violence offenses,
the individual must go before the judge before a bond will be set.
This allows the judge the opportunity to review the case and attach
any additional conditions of release they feel are necessary.

A person may also be held on a high bond or no bond if the case involves a more serious offense,
or the individual has failed to show up for a past court appearance, or the person is alleged to have
violated the terms of their probation.

We recommend contacting the booking department at the county jail to check on the status of an
individual prior to going to the county jail to bond them out. The staff at the jail will be able to provide
you with specific information regarding the amount of a persons bond and their custody status.

Note: If you receive a call from a person in custody, do not discuss the facts of their case with
them, as these phone calls are subject to being recorded and can later be used as evidence
against the person. Your discussion about the facts of the case with the inmate and their
responding statements may be the one piece of evidence that later results in their conviction.

To get information about a county jail or an inmate click on the following jail links:

Visit the following link for additional Florida County Jails>

Juveniles - If the person arrested is under the age of 18 the process is considerably different,
please visit the following link if this is your situation: Juvenile Offenses>

Bonding Someone Out of Jail - You can either post the full amount of the bond yourself or you can
hire a bail bonds company. If you post the entire amount yourself, you will receive the full amount
back once the case is resolved, as long as the Defendant shows up for their court appearances.
Bail bond companies usually charge a ten percent fee of the total bond amount and require
collateral in some cases. They post the entire bond amount necessary for the Defendant's
release.

Where is the Bond Paid - The bond is paid at the County Jail. In most cases the bond can be paid
at the jails Booking and Release Center, however, if you are planning on paying the full bond
amount yourself, you should be aware that not all forms of payment are accepted. For more
information about a particular jails bond procedures please contact the jail directly.

The following list contains the numbers for some Bail Bond Companies located in Orlando and
Central Florida (most of these companies are open 24 hours a day):

Central Florida Bonding
J & L Bail Bonds
Von Waldner Bonding Inc
A-1 Action Bail Bonds
Mike Snapp Bail Bonds
Polakoff & Aabbott Bail Bonds
Reliable Bail Bond
Sunshine State Bail Bonds
Moncrief Bail Bonds, Inc.
33rd St Bail Bonds

Bond Motions - If there is no bond set in the case, or if the bond is too high to post, a motion to
reduce or set bond may be an option. Also, in cases where the conditions of bail are restrictive,
such as in certain domestic cases where you may be restricted from returning to your residence, a
motion to modify the bond conditions may also be possible. The factors the court can consider in
setting or modifying a bond are:

The nature and circumstances of the offense charged and the penalty provided by law.
The weight of the evidence against the defendant.
The defendant's family ties and length of residence in the community.
The defendant's employment history.
The defendant's financial resources.
The defendant's mental condition.
The defendant's past and present conduct, including any record of convictions, previous flight to
avoid prosecution, or failure to appear at court proceedings.
The nature and probability of danger that the defendant's release poses to the community.
The Source of funds used to post bail.
Whether the defendant is already on release pending resolution of another criminal proceeding
or is on probation, parole, or other release pending completion of sentence.
Any other facts the court considers relevant.

In many cases, the Court will modify a bond, if presented with adequate reasons to justify the
modification. For additional information on any of these topics Call us today at (407) 648-5255 to
speak directly with an Orlando Criminal Defense and DUI Attorney or to schedule a Free Case
Review to discuss the facts involved in your individual case.

For more information about some of the criminal charges we provide representation on,
please visit the links below:

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advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. This site is designed to provide only general information. The facts of your case are unique,
and you should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us to speak with an Orlando DUI Lawyer at your
earliest convenience to schedule a consultation.

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