Manatee County Bail Bonds

Help for Those Arrested in Manatee County

Manatee County was named after one of the state’s favorite mammals, the Florida manatee. The county is home to the Port-Sarasota-Bradenton Metropolitan Statistical Area and situated along the Gulf of Mexico. With almost 400,000 residents counted for 2017, the total arrests in Manatee County for that same year were just over 13,000.

What is Bail For?

Bail is money collected from the defendant in exchange for their release from jail while awaiting their court hearing. This money is used to ensure the defendant will show up on their court date.

What Happens After Someone is Arrested?

When someone is arrested for a crime, he or she will immediately be taken to jail. Upon arrival, mugshots and fingerprints are taken and then the defendant is asked to make a statement regarding their arrest.

When is Bail Set?

Historically, someone arrested would have to wait for a judge magistrate to set bail for all crimes. However, because of Florida’s bond schedules provided in a majority of counties, bail is usually set quickly to eliminate the waiting for most types of crimes.

How Much is Bail?

Bail amounts vary based on the severity of the crime committed. Again, most crimes have a set bail amount indicated on a bond schedule. Therefore, bail amounts in Manatee County will be based upon Manatee’s own bond schedule.

Is Bail Refundable?

If the defendant actually pays a cash bond to the court directly and shows up to their court date(s) as instructed (other than any court fees that apply) the actual cash bail amount paid to the court directly is refundable.

Bail Bonds – How Do They Work?

Most people who are arrested do not have the financial means to pay the full bail amount set by the court. For this reason, there are bail bonds. A bail bond allows a defendant the ability to pay a small percentage of the bail amount for their release which is called a ‘bail premium’. However, the money paid to the bail bondsman in non-refundable.

How Much is a Bail Bond?

At Bail Bonds Now, the cost for a bail bond (aka: the ‘bail premium’) is 10% of the full bail amount for a state bond.  As an example, if bail is set at $3000, the cost for a state bond would be $300.

24 Hour Bail Bonds

If someone has been arrested in Manatee County or the surrounding area and needs your help to post bail, Bail Bonds Now is standing by and ready to assist you 24/7. Our bondsmen are licensed, experienced and reliable.

Apply for a Bail Bond Online

Our online bail bond application makes the process easy and fast. The online application can be filled out anywhere and at any time using a smartphone or any computer device. Simply contact a bail agent to receive an access code access. Call or text (813)-800-9999 to get started right away.