The Bail Bond Process

How to Get a Bail Bond

Step One: Someone is arrested

You or a loved one has been arrested and incarcerated. After an arrest, the defendant is taken into custody and processed through the jail. The booking process generally includes recording personal information, fingerprints, photographs and the charges associated with the arrest.

The defendant may then be eligible for release after a bond amount has been established.

Step Two: Contact a Bail Bond Company

Once you know that a loved one has been arrested, contact Integrity Bail Bonds at 727-592-0744.

We are available around the clock. You do not need to know everything about the bail process before calling us. Our agents can answer your questions and explain what information we need to get started.

Step Three: We Determine the Bond Requirements

Once we obtain the defendant's bond amount and charges, we can explain the available bail bond options and what is required to secure the bond. Depending on the circumstances, this may include information about:

• The defendant

• The bond amount

• The charges

• The indemnitor or co-signer

• Payment

• Collateral, if required

• Required documentation

Every situation is different, so our agents will explain the specific requirements for your bond.

Step Four: Complete the Necessary Paperwork

As soon as we obtain your bond amount and charges from the jail, we immediately determine the amount needed to pay.

Step Five: The Bond Is Posted

After the necessary paperwork has been completed and the bond has been approved and executed, the bond is delivered to the appropriate jail. Once the jail processes the bond and completes its release procedures, the defendant can be released. Within minutes we have your executed bonds at the jail—which is 300 yards from our doorstep—and have you on the way out the door!

Fast. Simple. Reliable.

How Long Does the Bail Bond Process Take?

The amount of time required to post a bail bond can vary depending on several factors, including the jail's booking and release procedures, the charges, the bond amount, the paperwork required and how quickly the necessary information can be provided.

At Integrity Bail Bonds, our goal is to begin the process as quickly as possible and keep you informed about what is happening.

We cannot control the jail's processing or release time, but we can make sure your portion of the bail bond process is handled efficiently.

Choosing a Bail Bondsman in Pinellas County

Choosing a bail bond company is an important decision. When comparing bail bond companies, consider more than just the price.

• Check Licensing - Make sure the bail bond company and its agents are properly licensed to operate in Florida.

• Read Reviews - Look at reviews from previous clients to learn about their experiences with the company. Integrity Bail Bonds has hundreds of 5-star Google reviews from people who have used our services.

• Ask About Fees and Collateral - Before signing a bail bond agreement, ask about the cost of the bond, payment requirements, and whether collateral is required.

• Understand Your Responsibilities - If you are acting as an indemnitor or co-signer, make sure you understand your financial responsibilities and the obligations associated with the bond. At Integrity Bail Bonds, we believe you should understand the process before you sign. Our agents will explain the paperwork and answer your questions.

24 Hour Response - 7 Days a Week

We’re Here When You Need Us.

If you or someone you love has been arrested, contact Integrity Bail Bonds at 727-592-0744 for immediate response. We act fast and get you or your loved one back home as soon as possible.

We are Pinellas County’s leading bail bond agency, licensed and established in 1999. We help those in need in Clearwater, St. Petersburg and throughout the Tampa Bay area. Contact us 24/7 at 727-592-0744 or contact us online.