How It Works
The Bail Bond Process
Unfamiliar waters. We're your crew. Here's exactly what happens from arrest to release.
From Arrest to Release — in Plain Words
After an arrest, the defendant is booked — fingerprints, photo, and charges entered into the system. In Florida, every charge carries a set bond amount.
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Arrest & Booking
After an arrest, the defendant is booked. Fingerprints, photo, and charges are entered into the system. Depending on the severity of the alleged charge(s), Florida has a set Bond Schedule per charge — paid 100% cash to the detention facility, or 10% to a Bail Bondsman. Accepted forms of payment at Pirate Style BailBonds include Debit/Credit Cards, CashApp, Apple Pay, Zelle, Venmo and PayPal. Some charges carry no preset bond and require seeing a judge in the morning.
First Appearance
A judge sets bail based on the charges, criminal history, and flight risk. Some charges have a preset bond schedule. The judge may issue holds, or explain why no bond will be set. This is First Appearance — your constitutional right. In Florida, first appearance is held every day of the week.
Call Pirate Style
Call us with the name and jail location. We will quote a 10% premium and explain if any collateral is needed. Many cases do not need collateral, but it's case by case — not all cases are alike.
Paperwork & Payment
We meet you, complete the paperwork, and post the bond with the jail. Any charge with a bond amount of $1,000.00 or less has a minimum fee of $100.00 per Florida Statute § 648.33.
Release
Once posted, the defendant is released. Times vary by facility but typically range from a few hours to a full day.
Court Appearances
The defendant must attend all court dates. We help track them and keep you informed throughout the case.
Types of Bail
Surety Bond
You pay a non-refundable premium of 10% per bond amount (charge) and we guarantee the full penal sum (full bond amount) to the Detention facility. Federal bonds carry a slightly higher premium — 15% — per Florida Statute § 648.33.
Cash Bail
Full bond amount paid directly to the detention facility where the detainee is currently incarcerated (detention facilities only accept exact change for bond payments). A portion of the bond is returned to the Depositor — not the detainee — once the case is resolved, regardless of outcome. The refund amount is at the judge's discretion.
Release on Personal Recognizance (ROR)
No money required — the defendant is released on a written promise to appear in court.
Find Your Loved One — Florida Inmate Search
Not sure where they're being held? Use Florida's official directory of county jails and inmate search tools. Find the correct detention facility, confirm booking status, and get the information we need to post bond fast.
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