The Bail Bond Process in Brevard County
- Arrest — Defendant is taken to Brevard County Jail in Melbourne
- Booking — Fingerprints, photos, and charges are processed
- Bail set — A judge sets the bail amount based on charges and criminal history
- Contact a bail bond agent — Call QuickBail at (941) 477-6888
- Pay 10% premium — The agent's non-refundable fee
- Bond posted — Agent posts the bond with Brevard County court
- Release — Defendant is processed out of Brevard County Jail
- Court appearances — Defendant attends all scheduled hearings
- Case resolved — Bond is exonerated (released)
What Happens If the Defendant Doesn't Show Up?
If the defendant fails to appear in court (FTA), the court issues a bench warrant and the bond is forfeited. The bail bond agent — and the person who signed the bond (cosigner) — may be responsible for the full bail amount. The agent may use a fugitive recovery specialist to locate the defendant.
How Long Does Release Take?
After the bond is posted at Brevard County Jail, release typically takes 4-16 hours depending on the facility's processing volume, time of day, and staffing.
The Brevard County Court System
Bail in Brevard County is determined by the Brevard County Circuit Court. First appearances typically happen at the Cocoa courthouse within 24 hours of arrest. For standard charges, Brevard County follows Florida's standard bail schedule. For more serious offenses, a judge sets bail individually.
Brevard County Jail Complex at 860 Camp Rd, Cocoa, FL accepts bail bonds 24 hours a day. Once the bondsman submits the paperwork, the jail's booking staff processes the release. Call (321) 690-1500 to check processing status.
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