What happens during a bond hearing in florida?
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If your family member, friend or loved one has been arrested and is in custody in Orange County or Seminole County, Florida, a bond hearing will be his or her first appearance in front of a judge or magistrate. Most bond hearings occur within 24 hours of an arrest. The defendant (the person charged with the crime) will be required to attend. So will the prosecutor.
What is the bond hearing process in Florida?
At the bond hearing, a judge will first inform the defendant of the charges they face and will receive a copy of the complaint against him or her. The judge will advise the defendant of the right to have legal representation and the right to communicate with counsel, family and friends.
The judge will then set conditions for the defendant’s release. This may include a bond (or bail), a monetary amount that must be paid for pretrial release.
As per Florida Statute 903.046, judges in Florida will determine bail based on:
What is a bond reduction hearing?
If a defendant feels his or her bond was set to high, the defendant has a right to a bond reduction hearing. For this to happen, the defendant would ask an attorney to file a motion to reduce bond. At a bond reduction hearing, the defendant’s attorney would plead a case to prove that the defendant is not a flight risk and does not pose a threat to the community.
When should I consult with an attorney?
If your loved one is charged with a crime, you should contact an attorney immediately. Everyone has the right to legal representation at an initial bond hearing (first appearance). The experienced attorneys at the Filler & Hedum Law Firm in Longwood, Seminole County, have seen all sides of the legal process. They will explain in detail the charges against your loved one, answer all your questions, develop an aggressive action plan and represent your loved one at all court proceedings, including bond hearings and bond reduction hearings.
If your family member, friend or loved one has been arrested and is in custody in Orange County or Seminole County, Florida, a bond hearing will be his or her first appearance in front of a judge or magistrate. Most bond hearings occur within 24 hours of an arrest. The defendant (the person charged with the crime) will be required to attend. So will the prosecutor.
What is the bond hearing process in Florida?
At the bond hearing, a judge will first inform the defendant of the charges they face and will receive a copy of the complaint against him or her. The judge will advise the defendant of the right to have legal representation and the right to communicate with counsel, family and friends.
The judge will then set conditions for the defendant’s release. This may include a bond (or bail), a monetary amount that must be paid for pretrial release.
As per Florida Statute 903.046, judges in Florida will determine bail based on:
- The nature and circumstance of the offense committed
- The weight of evidence against the defendant
- The defendant’s family ties, length of residence in the community, employment history, financial resources and mental condition,
- The defendant’s past and present conduct
- Whether the defendant’s release poses probable danger to the community
- The source of funds used to post bail
- Whether the defendant is already on release pending another criminal proceeding
- Whether the defendant may intimidate or danger victims
- Whether there is probable cause to believe the defendant committed a new crime while on pretrial release
- Any other facts the court considers relevant
What is a bond reduction hearing?
If a defendant feels his or her bond was set to high, the defendant has a right to a bond reduction hearing. For this to happen, the defendant would ask an attorney to file a motion to reduce bond. At a bond reduction hearing, the defendant’s attorney would plead a case to prove that the defendant is not a flight risk and does not pose a threat to the community.
When should I consult with an attorney?
If your loved one is charged with a crime, you should contact an attorney immediately. Everyone has the right to legal representation at an initial bond hearing (first appearance). The experienced attorneys at the Filler & Hedum Law Firm in Longwood, Seminole County, have seen all sides of the legal process. They will explain in detail the charges against your loved one, answer all your questions, develop an aggressive action plan and represent your loved one at all court proceedings, including bond hearings and bond reduction hearings.
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