Federal Bail Bonds

Federal bonds are required for federal and interstate crimes

Federal bail bonds are necessary for federal or interstate crimes. These crimes include those that involve federal agencies such as the FBI, DEA, IRS or Homeland Security or crimes that happened over state lines. Examples of federal crimes include drug trafficking, kidnapping, tax violations, child pornography, destruction of federal property and kidnapping to name a few. If the crime falls within federal jurisdiction, a federal bail bond is required.

Federal bail bonds are unique and require a knowledgeable Florida federal bail bondsman

Federal crimes are serious and federal bail bonds differ from state bail bonds. In theory, they work the same. You pay a portion of the bail and provide collateral for the rest, and the bail bondsman provides surety to the courts. However, federal bail bonds come with more stipulations and a higher cost. In Florida, the standard premium rate for a federal bond is 15%, but is subject to a 25% premium depending on the crime. When we provide a federal bond to the court, we are usually guaranteeing not only that you will show up in court, but also that you will meet all the conditions of your bail, such as that you will not travel, that you will submit to drug testing, that you avoid contact with alleged victims, and so on.  

In some cases, you may have to go through a Nebbia Hearing to be allowed to post a federal bond.  A Nebbia Hearing is held to analyze the sources of the money you are using to pay for the bail bond, as well as the collateral you are providing to assure it. The purpose of the hearing is to ensure that no money or collateral being used for the bond has come from illegal sources, such as a home purchased with money from drug trafficking or an offshore business that you kept from the IRS.  

The federal bail bonds process is complex and can be confusing and daunting. It is important to find a Florida federal bail bondsman who is well-versed in federal bail bonds, who is knowledgeable in the process and can manage every last detail on your behalf. Federal bail bonds require more work on the part of the bondsman, so a trusted bondsman with years of experience is recommended. If you or a loved one is facing federal charges, contact Integrity Bail Bonds right away for guidance you can trust.

If you or someone you love needs a federal bond, contact us 24/7 

At Integrity Bail Bonds, we provide federal bail bonds in Clearwater, St. Pete and throughout the Tampa Bay area with experience and compassion. We are conveniently located across the street from the Pinellas County Jail. We have hundreds of 5-star reviews on google and treat everyone with respect and dignity. Call us today at (727) 592-0744 to learn more about your options or use our secure online form.