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Bail is set to in order to allow someone who has been arrested to be released from jail while they wait for their trial. The person is released after payment of the bail amount. In other words, bail is basically a financial guarantee that the person who was arrested will be present on future court dat es. However, many people don’t have the money up front to make the full bail payment in order to be released. This is where Mike Snapp Bail Bonds in Orlando is able to assist you in making that payment.
After an individual is arrested and charged with a crime they are taken to a formal reading before a criminal court judge. This process is called an arraignment. During this proceeding, the judge will decide how much bail will be or in some cases the judge will release the individual without bail. However, it can take up to five days for the individual to see a judge and most people want to be released from custody immediately. For this reason, the majority of jails have standard bail schedules which states the amount of the bail for commonly seen crimes. This is where Mike Snapp Bail Bonds in Orlando steps in and assists you with paying that set bail amount so you can get out of jail as fast as possible.
There are a few factors that a judge considers when setting bail. Some of these factors include the severity of the crime committed, previous criminal record, whether the person has close ties to the community and family, and employment status. Mike Snapp Bail Bonds in Orlando has extensive experience with bail and has assisted individuals with all types of situations. Everyone’s case is different and we understand the importance of catering to your specific needs.
Mike Snapp Bail Bonds does not determine the fee charged for our bail bond service in Orlando. This fee is set forth by the State of Florida and cannot be negotiated. For any bond of $1,000 or less, the fee is a minimum of $100, and that amount is not refundable. For any bond over $1,000, the fee is 10 percent of that bond. One point that families often get wrong is that this fee is charged per bond, not on the combined total of all the bonds. A common and costly mistake is to add every bond together and take 10 percent of that grand total. Instead, each bond over $1,000 is charged its own 10 percent. The fee is the cost of the service and is not returned to you when the case ends. When money is tight, we can often set up a payment plan for clients and families who qualify, based on income, bills, and what someone can realistically manage and when.
In most cases, once the bond is posted at the Orange County Jail, the release process takes approximately 6 to 12 hours. The jail controls that timeline. The bond agency cannot speed up the release itself. Many factors can affect how long it takes. In Seminole County the process often takes around 6 to 8 hours, and in Osceola County it often runs several hours longer than in the other counties. We post the bond as quickly as possible after you contact us, and releases that happen overnight or early in the morning sometimes take longer because of reduced jail staffing. Feeling worried or anxious is completely normal, but being upset does not speed the process up, so we encourage families to be patient and let the jail complete its process at its normal pace. We stay in touch with you the whole time.
Yes. We offer payment plans for clients who cannot pay the full fee upfront. A portion of the fee is required to start the process. The remaining balance is paid on a schedule we work out with you before any paperwork is signed. Call us to discuss your situation. We work with most people to find a workable arrangement.
If a defendant misses a required court appearance, the court issues a bench warrant for their arrest and begins the process of forfeiting the bail bond. As the person who signed the bond agreement, you could be held financially responsible. If a court date is missed for a legitimate reason, contact us immediately. There is a window to address it before the bond is fully forfeited.
Yes. We regularly post bonds at the Osceola County Jail in Kissimmee. We can also assist with arrests in Seminole County, Lake County, and other Central Florida counties. Call us with the details of the arrest and we will tell you immediately whether we can help and what the process looks like for that specific facility.
You will need the full legal name of the person who was arrested, the name of the jail or detention facility, the charges if you know them, and the bail amount if it has been set. If bail has not been set yet, call us anyway. We can explain what to expect based on the charges and help you prepare.
No. In Florida, the bail bond premium is earned when the bond is posted and is not refundable regardless of the outcome of the case. This is set by Florida statute and applies to every licensed bail bond agency in the state. The only money that may be returned is collateral, if any was collected, after the case concludes.
Orlando is a major tourist destination, and we regularly help visitors who are arrested while in town, including people staying near the theme parks. Getting arrested while visiting from out of state brings extra factors into play. The person may live far outside our area and plan to head home soon after release. The main concern is the added risk if they have to travel a long distance to return for court. Because of that, we often recommend that out of town clients hire an attorney to represent them, which can reduce how often they need to travel and help resolve the case. Please understand that if you fail to appear in court, the judge will very likely issue a warrant for your arrest. In some cases a bail agent may also ask for collateral on a bond for an out of town client because of those travel concerns. These situations are handled a little differently, and we have plenty of experience navigating those differences, so please call us and we are glad to help.
It depends on the level of risk in a given situation. Sometimes we may ask for a cosigner, so there is another person helping to support the defendant and keep track of them. If a bond amount is very large, we may also ask for physical collateral, such as real estate. We will always explain what is needed for your specific situation before anything is signed.
Unfortunately yes, and you should be ready for it. As soon as someone is booked, scammers find the names and phone numbers of their relatives and start calling. They often pose as law enforcement with a fake badge number, or claim to be the jail, and then say your loved one can be released early on a monitor or special program if you send money right away through Cash App, Venmo, or Zelle. Once that money is sent, it cannot be recovered. Please know that the jail does not call families to collect a release payment, and we will never ask for a release payment through a cash app. If you ever get a call like this, do not send any money. Call us first to verify, at no charge. You can learn more in our article on how bail bond scams target Orlando families and how to stay safe.