Bail Bond Laws in Florida

Premium Rate 10%
Bail Bonds Legal Yes
Licensing Authority Florida Department of Financial Services
Licensed Agents 1,258

10% premium. One of the largest markets. Bail agents licensed as limited surety agents.

License data sourced from Florida Department of Financial Services.

Bail Bond Guide for Florida

Average Bail Amounts in Florida

Misdemeanor$500 - $5,000
Felony$5,000 - $100,000
DUI / DWI$1,000 - $5,000

Court System

Florida's county courts handle misdemeanor cases while circuit courts handle felonies. Each of Florida's 67 counties maintains its own bail schedule. Miami-Dade, Broward, and Hillsborough counties process the highest volumes.

Jail Release Times

Release times in Florida vary by county. Large jails like Miami-Dade's TGK Correctional Center average 8-14 hours. Smaller county jails may process releases in 2-4 hours. First-appearance hearings are typically held within 24 hours of arrest.

Licensing & Regulation

Florida bail bond agents are licensed as Limited Surety Agents through the Florida Department of Financial Services. The standard premium is 10% of the bail amount. Agents must complete 200 hours of pre-licensing education and pass a state exam. Florida is one of the largest bail bond markets in the US.

Top Cities for Bail Bonds in Florida

All Cities with Bail Bond Agents in Florida

Miami 172 Tampa 86 Jacksonville 71 Orlando 64 Fort Lauderdale 45 Clearwater 35 Fort Myers 35 Pensacola 28 Sanford 28 West Palm Beach 28 Daytona Beach 25 Gainesville 24 Bartow 23 Cocoa 22 Fort Pierce 21 Tallahassee 20 Ocala 16 St Petersburg 16 Stuart 16 Tavares 16 Lakeland 15 Miami Gardens 15 Vero Beach 14 Naples 12 Panama City 12 Saint Petersburg 11 Sarasota 11 Kissimmee 10 Live Oak 9 Yulee 9 Ft Myers 8 Hialeah Gardens 8 Sebring 8 Spring Hill 8 Ft Lauderdale 7 Melbourne 7 Bushnell 6 Hollywood 6 Leesburg 6 North Miami 6 Punta Gorda 6 Coral Gables 5 Crestview 5 Green Cove Springs 5 Hialeah 5 Key West 5 Macclenny 5 Palm Bay 5 Pompano Beach 5 Port Charlotte 5 Port St Lucie 5 Arcadia 4 Belle Glade 4 Bradenton 4 Deltona 4 Doral 4 Hudson 4 Immokalee 4 Lake Worth 4 Largo 4 Miami Springs 4 Palmetto 4 Pinellas Park 4 Plantation Key 4 Port Richey 4 Brooksville 3 Deland 3 Ft Pierce 3 Homestead 3 Lake City 3 Land O Lakes 3 Merritt Island 3 Miami Beach 3 Miramar 3 New Port Richey 3 Oakland Park 3 Okeechobee 3 Palatka 3 Riverview 3 Titusville 3 Apopka 2 Boca Raton 2 Branford 2 Bronson 2 Bunnell 2 Chiefland 2 Cottondale 2 Crawfordville 2 Defuniak Springs 2 Eastpoint 2 Lantana 2 Lecanto 2 Milton 2 N/A 2 Ocoee 2 Pace 2 Palm Coast 2 Palmetto Bay 2 Pembroke Pines 2 Perry 2 Quincy 2 Rockledge 2 Saint Cloud 2 South Daytona 2 St Cloud 2 Starke 2 Tamarac 2 Venice 2 Wewahitchka 2 Apollo Beach 1 Auburndale 1 Belle Isle 1 Bonifay 1 Boynton Beach 1 Cape Coral 1 Clermont 1 Coral Springs 1 Cross City 1 Crystal River 1 Dade City 1 Davie 1 Dayton Beach 1 Daytona 1 Deerfield Beach 1 Delray Beach 1 Fort Lauderdaie 1 Fortmyers 1 Ftlauderdale 1 Groveland 1 Holly Hill 1 Indian Rocks Beach 1 Jensen Beach 1 Jupiter 1 Key Largo 1 Labelle 1 Lake Wales 1 Lauderhill 1 Lehigh Acres 1 Maimi 1 Margate 1 Marianna 1 Mascotte 1 Mayfield Village 1 Memphis 1 Miami Garden 1 Miami Lakes 1 Miami-Dade 1 Middleburg 1 Monticello 1 Moore Haven 1 Morth Maimi 1 Mulberry 1 New Port Richiey 1 Newport Richey 1 North Fort Myers 1 North Lauderdale 1 North Port, Fl 1 Okeechoee 1 Orange Park 1 Palm Springs 1 Plant City 1 Port Saint Lucie 1 Royal Palm Beach 1 Saint Augustine 1 South Bay 1 Springhill 1 St Pete 1 Sunrise 1 Valrico 1 West Melbourne 1 Weston 1 Winter Haven 1 Wpb 1

Top Bail Bond Agents in Florida

Counties in Florida

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bail Bonds in Florida

How much does a bail bond cost in Florida?

In Florida, bail bond agents typically charge 10% of the total bail amount as a non-refundable premium. For example, if bail is set at $10,000, you would pay approximately $1,000 to the bail bondsman. Some agents offer payment plans for larger bail amounts.

How do I find a bail bondsman in Florida?

Use BailBondsHub to search for licensed bail bond agents in Florida by city or county. Most bondsmen are available 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. You can also call the county jail directly for a list of approved bondsmen.

Can I get a bail bond with no money down in Florida?

Some bail bond agents in Florida offer payment plans or financing options, especially for larger bail amounts. While a fully $0 down bail bond is rare, many agents will work with you on a payment schedule. Collateral such as property or vehicles may be required.

What types of bail bonds are available in Florida?

The most common types of bail bonds in Florida include: Surety bonds (through a bail bondsman), cash bonds (full amount paid to court), property bonds (using real estate as collateral), and federal bonds (for federal offenses). Immigration bonds are handled separately through ICE.

Data source: State Departments of Insurance & NAIC