Get cash bond refund letter

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, or cases exist with outstanding balances, bond money will be refunded to the person who posted the bond minus any fees owed to the Court. Attorneys seeking portions of Bond must have a completed W9 on file with the Accounting Division for the refund to be generated.

After a defendant or someone on the defendant's behalf pays the deposit for release, the payment is held until the conclusion of the criminal case. In the event of a conviction, the court may order a number of fines, fees and assessments to be paid, which are often deducted from the bond payment.

When will I get my bond refund? A customer can expect a bond refund within four to six weeks from the final disposition. The Criminal Division will prepare the bond refund documents, which are then forwarded to the Accounting Department to be audited and processed. How much is bond for my relative or friend?

​After an order is entered to release bond money, it usually takes ten (10) business days to generate the refund check.

If the defendant is found guilty, the court will keep 10 percent (but not less than $5) of the amount you posted as a service fee. If the defendant is found not guilty, the full amount of the bond will be returned to you.

Bond money will be refunded after the final disposition of the case or by order of the Judge. All unpaid court fees, courts costs, and criminal penalties (for all cases associated to the defendant) will be deducted prior to any bond refund pursuant to Florida Statute 903.286.

To obtain a refund of bond money after the case is closed, the arrested party must take the bond receipt to the second floor, Room 206, in the County Courthouse if it is a State case.

If they return to court as promised, their posted bail will be returned to them minus any fines or fees. However, if they fail to appear, then the money will be forfeited to the court.