Pinellas County Bail Bonds

Help for Those Arrested in Pinellas County

Pinellas County, Florida is part of the metropolitan area that includes Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater. As a matter of fact, until 1912, the area was known as West Hillsborough, as it was part of Hillsborough County at the time. Pinellas is among the most populated counties in the state. The largest city in the county is St. Petersburg, which also takes the prize for the highest crime rate. In 2017, there were more than 36,000 arrests in Pinellas County.

Pinellas holds a great deal of history within its boundaries, especially in Bayview, which was used as a shipping port for cattle in the early to mid 1800s.  At that time, Bayview was a small settlement inhabited by Seminole Indians, but also by early American settlers. Needless to say, the combination of the two resulted in destruction and violence.

How to Post Bail for Someone

When most people get a call to bail someone out of jail, it’s common to go into a state of panic. No one wants to think of someone they care about being handcuffed and taken to jail, but it makes the situation worse when that person has absolutely no idea on how to bail someone out of jail. The bail application process is not difficult. However, if the magistrate judge sets bail at high amount, this can create a bit of difficulty. The ability to get a bail bond does help to bring the cost for inmate release down significantly though.

How Much Does a Bail Bond Cost?

A bail bondsman charges what is called a ‘bail premium’.  The premium for state crimes is 10% of the full bond amount and 15% for federal crimes. Any fees paid to a bail bond agent are non-refundable.

Who Can Bail Someone Out of Jail?

Anyone with a valid ID or passport who is age 18 or over can bail an inmate out of jail. The person who applies for a bail bond or pays for bail to the court directly is referred to as the ‘indemnitor’. This person is very similar to a co-signor on a loan. The indemnitor is responsible for making sure the defendant appears at all required court hearings until the case is resolved.

Affordable Bail Bonds

If someone you care about has been arrested in Pinellas County, you can count on Bail Bonds Now for 24 hour bail bonds in Clearwater and the surrounding areas. All of our Pinellas bondsmen are licensed, highly experienced and reliable.

Can You Post Bail Online?

Yes! Bail Bonds Now’s online bail bond application and payment system allows you to complete the entire bail bond process from anywhere at any time using a smartphone or computer. You will just need to text or call a bail bonds agent to receive an access code to get started at (813)-800-9999. An agent will be standing by and ready to post a bond 24/7.

HOW BAIL BONDS WORK

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