Suwannee County Bail Bonds

Help for Those Arrested in Suwannee County

Suwannee County was named after its own Suwannee River when it was founded in 1858. The rural community evolved in order to accommodate the lumber and turpentine industries that had begun to bring financial prosperity to the area. At that time, there were only about two hundred families living inside the county.

Suwannee is located just south of Hamilton and Madison counties, which border the Florida Georgia state line. Until 2011, the majority of conservative voters within the county did not allow the sale of hard liquor anywhere within its jurisdiction. After voters reconsidered and approved a referendum in August of 2011, residents and visitors were able to purchase any type of alcoholic beverages and liquor on any day other than Sunday.

What is Bail Amount?

Bail is money demanded by the court in exchange for the release of a pretrial inmate. The purpose of bail is to ensure those who have been accused of a crime will show up for their court dates once released from jail. The amount of bail is set by the magistrate or in Florida, usually a uniform bond schedule. Many counties in Florida use similar bond schedules, but not all. The amount of bail (aka: bond) is selected based on the type of crime the suspect is accused of and also the inmate’s criminal history.

Is Bail Refundable?

When a defendant pays a bond directly to the court and follows through with all court appearances,  all but court fees are refundable. But in most cases, those who are incarcerated are not able to pay the full bail amount. Bail bondsmen make is possible for pretrial inmates to be released from jail for just a fraction of the bail amount.

How Much Does a Bail Bondsman Charge?

Florida bail bondsmen charge a bail bond premium, which is 10% of the full bail amount set by the court for a state bond. Any fees paid to a bail bond agent are non-refundable.

24 Hour Bail Bonds

If you or someone you care about has been arrested in Live Oak or anywhere in Suwannee County, Bail Bonds Now will be available to post a bond any time 24/7. All of our bondsmen are licensed, experienced and know the importance of a fast inmate release.

Can You Pay Bail Online?

Yes. You can apply for a bail bond from anywhere and at any time with Bail Bonds Now’s online bail bond application and payment form. All you need is a smartphone or computer device and a credit or debit card. Simply call or text a bail bond agent to receive an access code to get started at (352)-500-9999.

Suwannee County Crime

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement reported there were 44,690 residents living in Suwannee County in 2017. In that same year, there were a total of 1,526 arrests in the county.  82 of those arrests were for violent crimes, 179 were for property crimes and 1,265 were for part II offense arrests. To get more up-to-date crime stats for Live Oak and other communities within Suwannee County, visit sites such as NeighborhoodScout.com.

 

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