Pretrial Release
Bail in the United States refers to the practice of releasing suspects, accused of a crime, from custody before their hearing, on payment of bail. Bail is money or pledge of property to the court which may be refunded if suspects return to court for their trial. The Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits excessive bail set in pre-trial detention. Bail is not meant to act as a punishment or as a fine.
Bail practices in the United States vary from state to state. Article 1 of the Florida constitution addresses the rights of Florida citizens. Section 14 explains the rights of the accused for pretrial release:
SECTION 14. Pretrial release and detention.—Unless charged with a capital offense or an offense punishable by life imprisonment and the proof of guilt is evident or the presumption is great, every person charged with a crime or violation of municipal or county ordinance shall be entitled to pretrial release on reasonable conditions. If no conditions of release can reasonably protect the community from risk of physical harm to persons, assure the presence of the accused at trial, or assure the integrity of the judicial process, the accused may be detained.
Get Me Out Bail Bonds is a licensed bail bonds agency providing fast and reliable service to Florida residents for a quick release from jail. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to meet your needs. If you or a loved one needs to post bail and get out of jail fast, call us now:
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Get Me Out Bail Bonds is a licensed bail bonds agency based in Jacksonville, Florida. We provide fast and reliable service to Florida residents for a quick release from jail. Our services include:
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About Bail Bonds
When someone is arrested for a criminal offense, he or she is taken to a police station to be processed. A police officer sits the suspect down and collects information about him (name, address, date of birth, appearance, etc.). The alleged crime is recorded. A criminal background check is done. The suspect is fingerprinted and a mugshot is snapped. At this point, the suspect is usually allowed to make a phone call. Finally, the suspect is put in a jail cell.
The court, in most cases, allows the suspect to post bail. Posting bail allows the defendant to be released from custody to await his trail. In many cases, trials can begin weeks or months after an initial arrest. If not for bail, the accused would have to sit in jail awaiting his trial, even if they are innocent. This could cause all kinds of problems for a defendant. In addition to loss of freedom, being locked up in jail would likely result in loss of income, loss of a job, missed opportunities to attend special family events, and so on.
If a suspect doesn’t have the money to pay his bail, he might be able to use a bail bond (also known as a surety bond). This type of bail often involves a friend or relative of the defendant contacting a bail bondsman, also known as a bail agent. The bail agency puts up a bail bond with the court to secure the release of the arrested person. The bondsman puts up the full amount of a person’s bail with the court for a 10% fee. In Florida, the 10% fee is regulated by the State Insurance Commissioner. The bail agent is backed by a special type of insurance company called a surety company and pledges to pay the full value of the bond if the accused doesn’t appear in court.
What is a Nebbia Hearing?
Nebbia Hearing definedBail has to come from a legal and legitimate source. The Bail Bonds Agent provides financial evidence for the defense attorney, who then presents the prosecutor with a “Nebbia Proffer.” If the prosecution agrees with the evidence, the funds are accepted for bail. If not, the judge will decide in a “Nebbia Hearing” whether or not the funds are legal and legitimate.
Warrant Walkthrough
Warrant Walkthrough definedA warrant walkthrough is an arrangement with a bondsman that allows you to be booked and processed on a warrant by turning yourself in. For minor offenses, a warrant walkthrough can assure that you do not have to spend time in jail. Usually, a bond is set by a judge prior to an arrest. For more information, call or visit us.
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