Union County Bail Bonds

Help for Those Arrested in Union County

Union is the smallest county in Florida. It located in the north central part of the state and those who enjoy the simpler things in life will appreciate the area. It’s another ideal location for getting away from the busier city life and taking advantage of the great outdoors. Residents and visitors have the best of mother nature right here. Weekends and vacations are often spent here for boating, camping, fishing, kayaking, hunting (and more).

Lake Butler is the county seat in Union County.  It is also the host of an annual bass fishing tournament that pulls in fishermen from all over the country each year.

What is Bail?

Bail is the monetary amount required by the court system in exchange for the pretrial release of an inmate. The bail amount is set by the magistrate judge and used to ensure the defendant will show up for his court date. Not all inmates are eligible for bail. Defendants with a long criminal history are not guaranteed bail. Inmates with violent criminal allegations are not typically eligible for bail. Some Florida inmates will be eligible for release without a monetary bond.  It’s important to note that often times, a defendant is better off to pay for a bond rather than accept supervised release.

If the full bail amount is paid directly to the court, this money is refundable minus any required court fees.

What Are Bail Bonds and How Do They Work?

Bail bonds (aka: ‘surety bonds’) are written by state licensed bail bondsmen. Bail bonds are available to defendants for a small portion of the full set bail amount issued by the court. For a state bond, the cost for a bail bond is ten percent of the bail amount. The money paid to a bail bondsman is also called a ‘bail premium’ and is non-refundable.

An indemnitor is the person who will apply for a bail bond on behalf of the defendant. The indemnitor can be anyone who is age 18 or over with a valid state ID or official passport. The indemnitor is similar to a co-signor for a loan and is responsible for making sure the arrestee shows up for his court date and abides by all other inmate release requirements.

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

 The amount of time it takes to have an inmate released while awaiting trial varies. However, the average time is between two and twelve hours. Most reliable bail bond agents post a bond as soon as the application has been completed and payment has been made. But after the bond has been posted, the jail administration must complete the process.

24 Hour Bail Bonds

Bail Bonds Now works around the clock and is standing by to help post a bond for those arrested in Union County. Use our online bail bond application to apply for a bond and to make a payment. All of our bail bond agents are licensed, experienced and understand that time is of the essence. Everyone at Bail Bonds Now treats clients with the utmost respect.

To start your application for a bail bond, simply text or call a bondsman at (904)-500-9999 to receive an access code.

Crime in Union County

As one of the least populated counties in the state of Florida, the crime rate in Union County is also low. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, there were just under 16,000 residents living in Union County in 2018. In that same year, there were a total of 455 arrests made. 20 of those arrests were for violent crimes, 55 were for property crimes and 371 of those arrested were for part II offense arrests (i.e. DUIs, drug possession, loitering, etc.).

To get a more up-to-date crime statistics in Lake Butler and other communities within Union County, visit sites such as NeighborhoodScout.com.