Bail bonds in St. Petersburg, FL


A New Day Bail Bonds

128 49th St S
St. Petersburg, FL 33707

Aaa Kyles Kwik Bail Bonds Inc

600 34th St S
St. Petersburg, FL 33711

Am Pm Bail Bonds

2130 Dr Martin Luther King St
St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Scottie's Bail Bonds

2523 34th St S
St. Petersburg, FL 33711

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Bail bonds

When you have been arrested for a serious crime, you have to remain in jail while awaiting the bail hearing. During the bail hearing, the judge will set the amount of bail that will give you temporary freedom. If you or a friend can raise the money, then there's no problem. But if you don't have any funds available, you will be forced to stay in jail while waiting for your trial -- a scary thing to consider. Thankfully, there is a way out of your predicament: You or a friend can get help from a bail bondsman that can post your bail to the court, to allow you temporary freedom.

But how do you contact a bail bond agent ? That's where this site can help: We will help you find a reputable and reliable bonding company in St. Petersburg who can pay the necessary bail to allow you to leave prison.

Just what is a bail bond?

A bail bond is a surety bond that is offered by a bonding company to help secure the release of a detained person so they can await their court date outside of jail.

There are 2 types of bail bond, namely a criminal bail bond and a civil bail bond.

A criminal bail bond comes into play in criminal cases. It makes sure that the offender shows up during the trial and at the same time ensures that the offender will pay the fines and penalties imposed by the court.

Civil bail bonds are for civil cases. These use surety on the debts, interests, and costs imposed on the defendant.

Should I hire a bail bondsman?

When you are able to post bail on your own, you don't have to hire a bail bondsman. For one, they ask a fee for their assistance, as well as the collateral you must provide for what is certainly classified as a loan.

In nearly all states, the bonding company will charge a rate of around 10-20% of the total amount of the bond. You will not get this back even if you are acquitted of the charge. On the upside, you don't have to stress over submitting the necessary documents or need to deal with court personnel because the bail bondsman will handle everything . Second, you will have a better prospect of getting your bail request accepted because of the credibility and reputation of the bail bondsman alone. Lastly, as a result of their experience with the process, you can be released from prison in a matter of hours instead of days.

And finally, the bail bonds company recognizes the value of a good impression while appearing in court. If you are committed to the regional or federal prison, you will be hauled to the courthouse in the official prisoner's uniform. In contrast, when you are out on a bail bond, you can dress smartly and ensure a good impression on the judge and jury.

Here's how the bail bonds process works

When you get arrested and accused of an alleged felony, the very first thing that you must do is to speak with a good lawyer and someone, perhaps the lawyer himself, that can connect you to a bail bondsman to start the bail bonds procedure. You or your representative can deal with the bail bondsman that is going to ask you basic questions like the suspect's name, birthdate, and the location or city where the arrest was made. The bondsman will then provide you an arrangement for posting your bail bond. When you agree with the arrangement, the bondsman will deal with all the formalities to to get you released from prison. With help from the bail bondsman, you can walk out of prison and be in the c ompany of your family once again.

What your bail bondsman needs from you

When you or your representative get in touch with a bonding company, they will ask for the following details:

  • The full name of the defendant
  • The name and location of the prison where the suspect is detained
  • The booking number in the police blotter
  • The complaints filed against the offender
  • Any other relevant information

What is accepted as collateral?

Almost always, the bonding company will require collateral with the transaction. This is reasonable considering the risks that are involved. An inmate is a flight risk, and are countless occasions where a bail bondsman had to hire a bounty hunter to bring back the fleeing offender.

But what is accepted as collateral? Basically, when a bondsman considers an asset valuable, you are able to use it as collateral for the bail bond. Below are a some examples:

  • Realty
  • Cars
  • Equities
  • Jewelry
  • Electronic devices
  • Bank accounts
  • Visa or mastercard

If you can't afford the bail bond right now, bonding companies usually have payment options that you can use. Just talk to the bail bondsman to determine what option is best suited when it comes to your circumstances.

You can use our site to search for a bonding company that is perfect for you. Most of them operate 24/7, ready to assist you or your loved one to spend the least amount of time in prison as possible.


Bail bonds in the St. Petersburg area