When someone you love is arrested, the fear and confusion can be overwhelming. Mike Snapp Bail Bonds is here to help, day or night. We post bail 24 hours a day in Orlando, FL and throughout Orange County, from our office on South John Young Parkway, right across the street from the Orange County Jail. We have walked local families through this process with patience and care since 1978. Call (407) 246-0919 right now and a licensed agent will answer, calm and ready to help. Se habla español. Payment plans available.
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The Bail Process
The bail process involves an arrest and booking of a suspect. Bail is established during the booking procedure except in domestic violence cases where it is set the following day. Learn about the bail process and how judges determine the amount of bail but most importantly, learn how you can get him/her bailed out of jail.
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CONTACT BAIL BONDING AGENCY
Locate a Bail Bonding Agent at Mike Snapp Bail Bonds. Consult with your Bonding Agent immediately.
Gather All Approppriate Information
Your Bail Bonding Agent will ask you some pertinent information regarding the person you are posting bail for that you may need to know beforehand.
Posting Bail
You will provide the Bail Bonding Agency with a percentage of the total bail amount. This amount is typically 10% based upon the amount of the bail bond. Ask about our payment plans.
Contact The Arresting Facility
Your Bail Bonding Agent will immediately contact the arresting facility and determine the exact bail information and will do everything possible to expedite the release of your friend or relative.
Be Available and Have Patience
Your agent will contact you as soon as arrangements are completed. You must remain patient and readily available at this time. Make sure your contact information is accurate as well as current.
Get Bailed Out
We understand how stressful it is too have to bail someone out and we work hard to make this process as fast, convenient and stress-free as possible.
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When Do You Need to Call a Bail Bondsman in Orlando?
Most people who call us have never dealt with the bail system before. These are the situations where a licensed bail bondsman can help:
- A family member was arrested and bail has been set. If you cannot afford to pay the full amount directly to the court, a bondsman covers it in exchange for a 10 percent fee set by Florida law.
- The arrest happened overnight, on a weekend, or on a holiday. Bail can be posted at any hour. Mike Snapp Bail Bonds answers every call 24 hours a day, including holidays.
- You are not sure what the bail amount will be. Before bail is formally set, we can give you an estimate based on the charges and the Orange County bail schedule, so you are prepared when the number is announced.
- Someone has an active warrant and wants to turn themselves in. We can walk you through the process before surrender, have the bond ready, and typically have the person released the same day.
- Bail was denied or set very high. In cases where bail seems unreachable, there are legal options. We can help you understand the process and connect you with a criminal defense attorney if needed.
Call (407) 246-0919 at any hour. A licensed agent will pick up, not an answering service.
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When a family member or close friend is arrested in Orlando, the bail process starts at booking. Bail is either set at a standard schedule rate for common charges or held for an arraignment. At arraignment, a judge determines whether to grant bail and at what amount. Most families in this situation have not been through the process before and do not know what to expect.
A bail bond allows your loved one to be released from custody while their case is pending in court. Instead of paying the full bail amount to the court, which can range from a few hundred dollars to tens of thousands, you pay a licensed bondsman 10 percent of the total. In Florida, this fee is set by state law and is the same at every bonding agency. There is no negotiating it lower.
Mike Snapp Bail Bonds has been posting bonds at the Orange County Jail and the Osceola County Jail in Kissimmee since 1978. Our office is on South John Young Parkway, right across the street from the booking and release center, and we know the process at each facility inside and out. Once the bond is posted, the jail controls the release timeline and we cannot speed it up ourselves. In Orange County the release process usually takes approximately 6 to 12 hours, in Seminole County it often takes around 6 to 8 hours, and in Osceola County it often runs several hours longer than in the other counties. Many factors can affect the timing, so we encourage families to be patient while the jail works at its normal pace. Because of our longevity, our experience, and our intimate knowledge of the process, our release times often rival those of our competitors.
We handle bonds over the phone. You do not have to come to our office. Once you call, an agent collects the basic information: the name of the person arrested, the facility they are held at, the charges, and the bail amount if it has been set. If bail has not been set yet, we can advise you on what to expect based on the charges and the standard Orange County bail schedule.
Payment plans are available for clients who cannot pay the full 10 percent fee upfront. We accept all major credit cards, and transactions can be completed entirely by phone. We keep the process moving as quickly as possible. The sooner you call, the sooner your family member comes home.