Hillsborough County Bail Bonds

Help for Those Arrested in Hillsborough County

Hillsborough County was founded in 1834 and is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the state of Florida. It is familiar to most as ‘The Tampa Bay Area’.  The county was named after Wills Hill, the Earl of Hillsborough. Hill had served as British Secretary of State for the Colonies between 1768 and 1772.

Hillsborough originally included more of the surrounding cities within its county domain. Yet, today many of those municipalities have been allocated to newer counties, such as Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota.

The Tampa Bay Area is another top destination for residents and visitors in Florida with its beautiful beaches and many local attractions. Almost everyone enjoys visiting Busch Gardens Tampa Bay African-Themed Amusement park and zoo.

If you enjoy the outdoors, the Sunshine State has just about everything to offer. On Florida’s West Coast, Hillsborough River State Park  is a short drive from downtown Tampa. Here you can enjoy fishing, camping, hiking, bicycling and more.

What Does Bail Mean?

Bail is the amount of money demanded by a magistrate judge in exchange for the release of a pretrial defendant in county courts. The purpose of bail is to ensure those who are arrested show up for their court date(s). Not all inmates are eligible for pretrial release.

Is Bail Money Refunded?

If the full bail amount set by the court is paid directly to the court clerk and the defendant abides by all pretrial release requirements (including showing up for all court dates and staying out of trouble), the bail amount is refundable minus any court fees.

A majority of those who are arrested do not have the finances to pay the full bail amount demanded by the magistrate judge. That is when you want to reach out to a local bail bondsman.

What Does a Bail Bondsman Do?

A bail bondsman helps those who have been arrested to be released from jail for just a small portion of the full bail amount set by a judge. After an indemnitor (the person who is applying for a bail bond) arranges a bond for the defendant’s release, the bondsman will submit a surety bond to the jail. The surety is a legal note promising the court that the bail bonds agency will pay the full bail amount if the defendant forfeits (skips bail).

How Much Does a Bail Bond Cost?

In Florida, a bail bond costs 10% of the full bond amount for a state bond. As an example, if a judge sets bail at $5,000, the cost for a state bond will be $500. Unlike the bail paid directly to the court, any fees paid to a bail bond company is non-refundable.

Post Bail Online

We understand the stress involved with bailing someone out of jail. The good news is that an online bail bond application and payment system is accessible by using a smartphone or computer at Bail Bonds Now. Anyone age 18 or over with a valid ID or passport can bail someone out of jail in Florida.  Simply text or call a bail bonds agent in Hillsborough at (813)-800-9999 to request an access code to get started.

All Hours Bail Bonds

Bail Bonds Now in Tampa is standing by and ready to help post bail any time, 24/7. All of our bail bond agents are licensed, highly experienced and reliable. To speak with an agent, call or text (813)-800-9999.