Verified by Licensed Bail Bond Professionals•Last updated: March 2026
Quick Answer: Florida maintains active most wanted lists through FDLE (Florida Department of Law Enforcement), county sheriff's offices, and U.S. Marshals. Fugitives on these lists are typically held without bail or face extremely high bail when captured.
Florida Most Wanted Resources
- FDLE Most Wanted — fdle.state.fl.us
- U.S. Marshals 15 Most Wanted — Federal fugitives, including Florida-based
- County Sheriff's offices — Each of Florida's 67 counties maintains their own wanted list
- Crime Stoppers — Anonymous tip lines for each Florida region
What Happens When a Fugitive Is Caught
- Arrest and booking at the county jail where they're found
- Hold placed by the originating jurisdiction
- Bail determination — Often denied or set extremely high for flight risk
- Extradition — If wanted in another county/state, transport is arranged
- Additional charges — Fleeing may result in additional charges (obstruction, escape)
Can Fugitives Get Bail?
It depends on the circumstances. Judges consider:
- The original charges — More serious charges = less likely to get bail
- Flight history — Already fled once, making them a proven flight risk
- Time as a fugitive — Longer periods increase flight risk perception
- How they were captured — Voluntary surrender is viewed more favorably
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