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Bail Bonds Clearwater
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!
CLEARWATER 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 Clearwater 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 Clearwater FL bail bond agency.
Call (727) 531-5000
Bail Bond Information for Clearwater FL
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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 Clearwater Bail Bonds
Worried about how you can cover
a $10,000, $50,000, $100,000
or more bail?
James Brennan Bail Bonds is writing bail bonds in Clearwater.
With offices in Clearwater, James Brennan Bail Bonds has expertise throughout Florida but has a home-field advantage with Clearwater bail bonds. We pride ourselves on being your first choice in Clearwater Bail Bonds.
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Call us now at (727) 531-5000 and speak to one of our agents.
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A licensed Clearwater bondsman will handle your bail bond in a timely and confidential manner.
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Common questions about bail bonds:
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Has a friend or family member been accused of a crime?
Put our skills to work! James Brennan’s, Clearwater Bail Bonds agents will check to see if you or someone in your family has a warrant out for his or her arrest. This service is free and can provide peace of mind. If there is a warrant, then we will be there as a guide through the next steps in the judicial process; if there is no warrant, then both of us will sleep easier tonight.
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Has a friend or family member been arrested in Clearwater, FL, and charged with a crime?
Put our knowledge to work! James Brennan Bail Bonds will immediately set wheels in motion to secure your loved one’s release from Clearwater jail. When you call us, our knowledgeable, experienced agents will discuss options for securing a bail bond and getting your family member out of jail.
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We understand that for many of our clients, this will be the first time dealing with the legal system and we are here to help, any hour of the day or night. Our phones will connect you with a live agent who will discuss the process of bailing, bonding out, and payment options as soon as you call.
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How quickly do you work?
Once a judge has set bail, we can typically bail someone out within 1-4 hours. No Clearwater bail bondsman can legally influence the court to do this faster. We have developed a process for bonding people out of jail, so our process will take less time than trying to bail the person out by yourself.
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How do I start the process of bonding someone out?
The first step is to call James Brennan Bail Bonds located in Clearwater, FL. We want to help, and will start working through the process as soon as we get off the phone.
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We will need some information, the more information we have, the quicker we can move the process.
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It helps if we have:
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Detainee’s full name
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Detainee’s date of birth
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Location of arrest
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Nature of arrest
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Amount of bail required
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Detainee’s criminal history
We can still work without this information, this just speeds the process up.
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Where are your offices located?
James Brennan Bail Bonds is located on 140th Avenue North, directly across from the Pinellas County Jail, which is located at 13584 49th Ave N #1-B, Clearwater, Florida 33762, next to the Pinellas County Jail.
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In most cases, travel is not necessary when you bail with us; many bonds are done through the telephone and the Internet. In most cases, travel is not required. There is no need to come down to our office at 3 am to sign anything.
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What type of bonds do you handle?
James Brennan Bail Bonds has helped clients through all types of bail bonds. From local bonds to federal bonds to immigration bonds, our agents have dealt with all manner of bail bonds and will begin working on yours as soon as you call.
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How much do bail bonds cost?
James Brennan Bail Bonds only charges the fees set by law, and not one cent more. Typical fees on a bond are 10%, so for instance if bail is set at $10,000, then the bond will cost $1,000.
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Federal bonds and immigration bonds are different; those bonds cost 15% of the amount set by the judge, so for instance if bail on a federal or immigration bond is set at $10,000, then the bond will cost $1,500.
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How can I pay for a bail bond?
James Brennan Bail Bonds accepts major credit cards, checks, money orders, cash, and Western Union Money Transfers. We can also set up a payment plan in certain situations. When you call, ask our agent about a payment plan if you believe this could be helpful.
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Where is my loved one being held?
Here are some common and helpful numbers for law enforcement in Pinellas County:
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Clearwater Jail
14400 49th Street N.
Clearwater, FL 33762
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Sheriff’s Office – Clearwater
10750 Ulmerton Road
Largo, FL 33778
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Pinellas County Clerk of Courts
Felony: 727-464-6793
Misdemeanor: 727-464-7000
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Clearwater State Attorneys Office
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Clearwater Public Defender
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Pinellas County Property Search
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James Brennan Bail Bonds accepts:
Why Choose Us?
- Family Owned & Operated
- Over 20 years experience
- 100% Confidential Service
- All Bond Types, Any Bond Amount
- Payment Plans Available
- No Hidden or Extra Bond Fees
- 24/7 Bail Bond Service
- Honest, Friendly, Professional
Personal Checks, Money Orders, and Cash also accepted, ask our staff for details when we speak.