Calhoun County Bail Bonds

Help for Those Arrested in Calhoun County

Calhoun County is located within the Florida Panhandle. It is sandwiched in below Jackson County and above Gulf County. If you enjoy hiking or just taking long walks in a scenic environment, you will utterly enjoy visiting Calhoun. The area is most popular for its 3.6 mile Green Bike Path in Blountstown, which is also the county seat.

Who Sets Bail?

After a person is arrested in Florida and taken to jail, a bail amount is set by a magistrate judge if the inmate is eligible. Whether or not the defendant is granted bail will depend on the type of crime committed, as well as the defendant’s criminal history. Bail amounts vary, but usually start at around $1000.

Many Florida counties utilize uniform bond schedules which suggest a predetermined bail amount based on the crime committed. Even so, the judge has the ability to choose a different bail amount or deny bail entirely if he feels it necessary to protect the public.

Are There Other Options for Bail?

Most people who are arrested are not able to pay the full amount of bail set by the courts. And most defendants are not able to access their funds while incarcerated anyhow. This is where a bail bondsman is helpful.

Bail Bonds – How it Works

Bail bonds are available through state licensed bail bondsmen for a portion of the full bail amount set by the courts. Anyone age 18 or over with a valid state ID or official passport have the ability to bail someone out of jail in Florida. However, whoever acts as an indemnitor (person who bails someone out of jail) will be taking on the responsibility of making sure the inmate shows up for all required court dates and abides by all release requirements.

How Much Does a Bail Bond Cost?

The cost for a bail bond is 10% of the full bail amount for a state bond. For example, if bail is set at $5000, the bail bond cost would be $500. PLEASE NOTE: Any money paid to a bail bondsman is non-refundable.

What is Forfeiting Bail?

When a defendant who has been issued a bail bond does not appear for his court date(s), that is considered ‘forfeiting bail’ or ‘skipping bail’. In this type of situation, a warrant will most likely be issued for the defendant creating more havoc. If bail was paid directly to the court, the defendant will lose all money paid (including any collateral used). If a bail bond was used for his release, the bond will be revoked, any collateral used will be non-refundable and the bondsman will have a limited time to return the defendant to jail.

24 Hour Bail Bonds

When you need to bail someone out of jail in Blountstown or anywhere in Calhoun County, Bail Bonds Now will be standing by and ready to serve. All of our bail bondsmen are licensed, experienced and highly professional. Everyone at our bail bonds offices treat clients exactly as we would want to be treated.

Post Bail Online

Bail Bonds Now’s online bail bond application makes apply for and paying for a bail bond fast, easy and convenient. As long as you have a smartphone, tablet or any type of computer device, you can complete the entire process from right where you are and at any time. Simply text or call a bail bond agent at (850)-500-9999 to receive an access code to get started.

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Crime in Calhoun County

Another great feature in Calhoun County is a small population and an even smaller crime rate. According to Florida Department of Law Enforcement, there were a total of 15,093 residents living in Calhoun in 2018. In that same year, there were a total of 405 arrests made. 32 of those arrested were for violent crimes. 47 of the arrests were for property crimes and 326 were for part II offense crimes (i.e. DUIs, drug possession, loitering, etc.).

To find out more up-to-date crime statistics for Blountstown and other communities within Calhoun County, visit AreaVibes.com