Sumter County Bail Bonds

Sumter County, Florida is located in the central area of Florida. Depending upon what part of the county you’re heading to, driving from Orlando to Sumter will typically require a minimum of an hour drive (depending upon what part of the county you’re heading to). Sumter was formed in 1853 and derived from a portion of the area previously belonging to Marion County.  This land was once occupied by the Seminole Indians and known for its scenic setting.

Sumter County Crime

According to Florida Department of Law Enforcement, there were just under 121,000 residents living in Sumter County in 2017. That same year there were 3,967 arrests countywide and 305 of those arrested were for violent crimes. A majority of the crimes committed were for property crimes, such as larceny and burglary.

What Does Bail Mean?

Bail is an amount of money set by the courts in exchange for the release of an inmate while he awaits his court hearing. The purpose of bail is to ensure the defendant will not fail to appear in court on the scheduled date. Bail amounts are set by the magistrate judge based on the type of crime committed. However, not all crimes or arrestees are eligible for bail in order to protect the community.

What’s a Bail Bond?

A bail bond is a surety bond provided by a state licensed bail bondsman that allows a defendant the ability to be released from jail while awaiting his court hearing for a fraction of the full set bail amount by the courts. The bail bond amount is also referred to as the ‘bail premium’. Typically, a bail bondsman charges 10% of the full bail amount for state bonds.

How Long Does it Take to Bail Someone Out of Jail?

Once the arrestee has been booked into jail, the bail bond application has been completed and the payment has been made to the bail agent, it takes anywhere between two to twelve hours for an inmate to be released. However, a reliable bail bondsman will begin the process as soon as the bail bond application and payment has been processed. After the bond has been posted, it is up to the jail administration to complete the process.

24 Hour Bail Bonds

If someone you care about has been arrested in Sumter County, FL recent arrests, a bail bondsman at Bail Bonds Now will be available to help post bond any time, 24/7. Our convenient online bail bonds application allows you to complete the form from anywhere using a smartphone or any computer device. Simply call or text an agent at (352)-500-9999 to receive an access code.

Sumter County Crime Stoppers

If you have witnessed a crime in Sumter County or have information regarding a crime previously committed, contact the Central Florida CRIMELINE Program.