DeSoto County Bail Bonds

Help for Those Arrested in DeSoto County

DeSoto County is found near the southwest coast of Florida surrounded by Charlotte, Sarasota, Manatee, Hardee and Highlands counties. The county seat of Desoto is Arcadia, which is famously known for its historic downtown antique district. State Road 70 goes right through Magnolia Street; providing an opportunity for travelers to stop and enjoy the charming little town.

What to Do When Someone is Arrested?

As soon as you find out a friend or family member has been arrested and a bond amount is set by the court, he is eligible to post bail. The defendant has the option to pay the court the entire bail amount or find a bail bondsman nearby who will post a bond for a fraction of the court’s set bail amount.

What Are Bail Bonds?

A bail bond (aka: surety bond) is a three-party contractual agreement that legally binds a principal (bondsman), an oblige (arrestee) and a surety company (that offers bonds) together. The bail bond allows for a pretrial inmate to be released for a portion of the full set bail amount by the courts.

How Much Do Bail Bonds Cost?

A Florida bondsman typically charges ten percent of the full bail amount for state bonds. An example would be when bail is set by a judge for $5,000, the bondsman would charge $500 for a state crime. Any money paid to the bail bondsman is non-refundable.

Who Can Bond Someone Out of Jail?

Anyone of legal age (over 18) with a valid state ID or passport has the ability to apply for a bond and act as an indemnitor for the defendant’s release. That person is expected to cooperation with the bail bond agency to ensure the defendant shows up for all required court appearances and follows all court-ordered requirements for his pretrial release.

All Hours Bail Bonds

Bail Bonds Now has been providing bail bond services in Florida since 2012. All of our bondsmen are licensed, experienced and highly professional. Everyone at our company treats our clients exactly as they would want to be treated. We understand an arrest is always traumatic for everyone involved.  And our job is to make the entire bail bond process as easy as possible.

Can You Apply for a Bail Bond Online?

Our bail bond online application allows anyone to apply for a bond from anywhere and at any time. All you will need is a smartphone or computer. Just call or text a Bail Bonds Now agent at (239)-500-9999 to receive an access code.

A fire swept through Arcadia in 1905 requiring most of the town be rebuilt. A majority of the old buildings still standing today were built between 1906 and 1907. The Arcadia Train Station was opened by the Atlantic Coast Line in 1911. However, passenger services ended in the 1970s, but the building was transformed into commercial real estate spaces.  A local history museum was also put in place within the property. And in 1984 many of the homes in Arcadia were included on the National Register of Historic Places.

VIDEO: Arcadia FL – A Trip Back in Time

Crime in DeSoto County

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement 2017 crime report for DeSoto County indicated there were 35,621 residents living within the area. During that year, there we a total of 1,269 people arrested. 85 of the arrestees were detained for violent crimes; 180 were for property crimes and 1,004 were for part II offenses.

For more up-to-date Arcadia FL crime rate statistics or for other communities within DeSoto, there are sites available, such as NeighborhoodScout.com that provide that information.