Pinellas County Bail Bonds
Bail by Phone
Affordable Payment Plans
Fast, Friendly Service
Immediate Release
How It Works:
Step 1
Call (727) 531-5000 right now. We'll help you post bail immediately.
Step 2
We'll ask you some easy questions. There is NO faxing, scanning, or printing.
Step 3
Pay by credit card, cash, wire transfer, or even a payment plan.
Step 4
We'll post bond immediately, and your loved one is free in 2-4 hours!
PINELLAS COUNTY BAIL BOND LAW REQUIRES:
Florida law requires ALL Bail Bond Companies charge the exact same fee. There is no price shopping – there are no negotiations. View the law.
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The law requires every bondsman to have a license. View Ours.
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The cost to post bail for your loved one is set by the State Of Florida at a rate of 10% of the total amount of the bond.
What does this mean to you?
You don't need to shop around!
Florida law requires that all bail bond companies charge the exact same fee.
We're a licensed, professional, friendly, family-owned and operated Florida bail bond agency.
Call (727) 531-5000
Pinellas County Bail Bond Information
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The state mandates a bond fee of 10% of the bail amount
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The state mandates a bond fee of 15% of the bail amount Immigration and Federal bail bonds
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You’ll need a valid ID to post bail
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You’ll need to know the defendant's full name, date of birth, the county where he/she is detained and the amount of the bond
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It could take 2-4 hours for the defendant to be released. The release process is controlled by the jail, not the bondsman.
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We are conveniently located in Clearwater, FL directly across from the Pinellas County Jail which is located at 13584 49th Street N. #1-B, Clearwater, FL 33762.
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We understand that "The Defendant" is someone's Mother, Father, Brother, Sister, Son Daughter, etc... And that's how they will be treated!
Paying for Bail Bonds
Worried about how you can cover
a $10,000, $50,000, $100,000
or more bail?
Pinellas County Bail Bonds
James Brennan Bail Bonds proudly serves Pinellas County. We write bail bonds in Pinellas County and have bondsmen available every hour of every day to help you get people out of jail and get back to the family.
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We can help! Call our courteous and professional staff at (727) 531-5000. We are here to answer your questions and guide you down the path to returning your loved ones. Put simply: your friend or loved one is in jail and we want to help you fix that situation.
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DO I NEED TO DRIVE TO PINELLAS COUNTY?
Many bonds can be completed online or through our bail-by-phone system. This process should not require travel.
If you live in Pinellas County, our office is located at 13584 49th Street N. #1-B, Clearwater, FL 33762— next to the Pinellas County Jail.
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HOW QUICKLY CAN I GET MY FRIEND/ BROTHER/ SISTER/COUSIN/ WIFE/ BOYFRIEND OUT OF JAIL?
We know it can be scary when a friend or family member gets taken to jail. We will work quickly to ensure that you will be reunited with your loved one as soon as a judge has set bail.
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Our Pinellas County agents can put up the full amount of bail and approve a bond in minutes. We can explain any charges pending, search for any outstanding warrants, and handle matters quickly and confidentially over the telephone.
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When you speak to one of our agents, we will begin working on the necessary bond, paperwork, and information. If anything extra is needed, then we will let you know, or we will help you get that information through the Pinellas County Bail Bonds Service. Ask us any questions that you have; our agents have many years of experience with these procedures, and when you work with us we can guide you through the process as part of our services.
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HOW MUCH DO YOU CHARGE FOR THIS BOND?
When it comes to writing your bond, our agency will take financial responsibility for posting bail, knowing that some collateral may be required. Our agency charges fees as set by law, and not a penny more. For most bonds, this charge is ten percent; for federal cases, the charge is fifteen percent; and for immigration cases, the charge is fifteen percent. We understand that these are tough financial times, and we can accept major credit cards, money orders, cash, or personal checks so that a house is not needed as collateral.
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WHERE IS MY FRIEND/ BROTHER/ SISTER/COUSIN/ WIFE/ BOYFRIEND BEING HELD?
Pinellas County extends from Tarpon Springs in the north down to Pass-a-Grille and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in the south, from the Gulf of Mexico in the west to Oldsmar and the Causeway to the east.
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OK. I WILL CALL YOU IN THE MORNING.
DON’T WAIT until next week or even the next morning; make your problem ours! Call our agents in Pinellas County as soon as someone is charged. In many cases, we can begin working immediately. We are open 24 hours each day and will begin working on your case as soon as we speak. We cannot help unless you ask.
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I WILL CALL YOU NOW. WHAT INFORMATION DO I NEED?
When you call our agents, it makes the process faster if you can tell us:
1st: The full name of the accused
2nd: The defendant’s date of birth
3rd: The defendant’s date of arrest
4th: The amount of the bond
5th: All charges against the defendant
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HOW MUCH MONEY DO I NEED TO POST THIS BOND?
Again, we know that you want to get your loved one back quickly. It is important that we collect the ten percent as required by law. The ten percent premium is the number given to us, not one that we chose.
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Payment plans may be available, depending on several factors. If this is something that may help you, please ask our staff. If your case meets the requirements, they will let you know immediately.
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James Brennan Bail Bonds accepts:
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Personal Checks, Money Orders, and Cash also accepted, ask our staff for details when we speak.