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Brevard County bail and bond: the Camp Road jail, first appearance, and 2026 amounts

Adults arrested in Brevard County are held at the Brevard County Jail Complex, 860 Camp Road in Cocoa, which the Brevard County Sheriff's Office, under Sheriff Wayne Ivey, runs. Use Brevard County Inmate Search to see if the person is in custody and what the bail is. Bond can be posted 24 hours a day, says the sheriff. For bond questions, call 321-690-1500 and press 0. Ask the clerk of court about the court side of any bond.

Is my family member booked into the Brevard County Jail Complex?

Use Brevard County Inmate Search and enter the name. You will see the booking, the charges, and the bail amount once they post. If the name is missing, the arrest may be recent. The sheriff's 24-hour arrest inquiry line, 321-690-1501, gives charges, bond amounts and court dates the search leaves out.

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Where is the jail?

The Brevard County Jail Complex is at 860 Camp Road, Cocoa, FL 32927. The Brevard County Sheriff's Office runs it. It holds people awaiting trial and people serving up to a year.

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How do I post a bond at the Camp Road jail?

The sheriff says bond can be posted 24 hours a day. Pay the full amount with a cashier's check, a certified check, or a money order made out to the Brevard County Clerk of Courts, or hire a bail agent from the phone book. Deputies cannot recommend an agent. For cash or a credit card, the sheriff points you to a payment service called TouchPay. Release can take several hours because staff run checks first. The jail gives each released person one free local call to find a ride. Have the person's CID number and full name ready, and phone 321-690-1500 and press 0 with questions.

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Can I pay by card or online?

Yes, for cash or a card the sheriff lists TouchPay. You can use it online at touchpayonline.com, by phone at 1-866-204-1603, or at the jail, where you fill out paperwork. You need the inmate's CID number and name. The same company also takes commissary deposits, and those are not bail, so tell the operator you are paying a bond. The sheriff's page links to a different web address from the one it prints, so type the address above yourself.

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When is first appearance in Brevard County?

Florida's Rule 3.130 requires a hearing within 24 hours of arrest. The sheriff lists weekday court at 1:15 p.m. and weekend and holiday court at 9:30 a.m., and families can watch on the jail livestream page. A juvenile hearing can delay the start. Check with the clerk at 321-637-2000 before you plan around it.

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What are example bonds under the 2026 schedule?

For release before a judge sees the case, the Florida Supreme Court's 2026 schedule (AOSC25-69) sets $2,500 for a third-degree felony without force and $5,000 with force. Misdemeanors without force run $500 for first degree and $150 for second degree, and a first DUI is $500.

The first-appearance judge may set anything higher or lower.

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Which courthouses does Brevard use?

County and circuit courts are centered in Viera. Titusville handles cases from the north end of the county, and Melbourne handles county cases from the south. The state judges' directory lists a Brevard courthouse at 400 South Street, Titusville, 321-637-2017. The clerk at 321-637-2000 can say which building holds your hearing.

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How much can a bail agent charge?

The Florida Department of Financial Services, which licenses agents, says the premium on a state bond is 10 percent of the bail the court sets. That is $500 on a $5,000 bail. Section 648.33 says an agent may not charge above or below the filed rate. Get the rate, the collateral, and the missed-court terms on paper.

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Can a house or land secure a bond?

Florida law allows a surety who owns Florida real estate (section 903.05), and the recorded bond becomes a lien on the property (section 903.26). Brevard's own list of accepted deeds and appraisals is not posted where we looked. Phone the clerk at 321-637-2000 before you start.

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Why does the roster show no bond?

Article I, section 14 of the Florida Constitution allows detention for capital or life offenses when proof is evident and when no conditions can protect the community. A new crime on release can lead to revocation (section 903.0471). A hold from probation, immigration, or another county can also block release.

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The arrest happened in Melbourne, Palm Bay, or Titusville. Now what?

Ask the arresting police department for the report number and the time of booking. Adults are, as far as we can tell, taken to the Camp Road complex. Come back to Brevard County Inmate Search after a few hours.

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Where are Brevard youths held?

The Department of Juvenile Justice lists the Brevard Juvenile Detention Center at 5225 Dewitt Avenue, Cocoa, FL 32927, phone 321-690-3400. Visiting is Wednesday 7 to 8 p.m., Saturday 1 to 2 p.m., and Sunday 7 to 8 p.m., and holidays can change that. Juvenile records are private, so the adult search will not list a child.

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How do I ask for a free lawyer?

Say so to the judge at first appearance. The public defender for the circuit covers Brevard County. The clerk at 321-637-2000 can direct you to the office.

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What happens after a missed hearing?

A missed hearing puts the bond at risk. Under section 903.26, payment is due 60 days after the clerk mails notice, and section 903.28 allows some of the money back if the person is surrendered, with less the longer it takes. Call the agent and a lawyer at once.

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Is the money refunded?

Money paid into the court registry is generally returned when the case ends, less fines, costs, and fees. The Department of Financial Services says an agent's 10 percent premium is nonrefundable once the person is out, but it must be returned if the person never leaves jail. Once the court discharges the bond, collateral should be returned inside 21 days. Keep copies of the receipts and the case number.

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How do I dodge bail fraud?

No one at the jail asks for gift cards or crypto. A caller who says the person will be moved in an hour unless you pay now is lying. Hang up and call the jail yourself at 321-690-1500.

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Brevard County bail contacts

Jail
Brevard County Jail Complex, 860 Camp Road, Cocoa, FL 32927; 321-690-1500
Bond guide
Jail bail and bond guide
Custody lookup
Brevard County Inmate Search
Sheriff
Wayne Ivey, Brevard County Sheriff's Office, 700 Park Avenue, Titusville, FL 32780
Clerk of Court
Titusville, FL 32781; 321-637-2000
Courthouse
400 South Street, Titusville, FL 32780; 321-637-2017; main county court complex in Viera
Juvenile detention
Brevard Juvenile Detention Center, 5225 Dewitt Avenue, Cocoa, FL 32927; 321-690-3400
Agent regulator
Florida Department of Financial Services

Rules, hours, and phone lines move, so double-check with the jail complex or the clerk before paying anything. A judge can order an amount different from the ones above. This guide is informational only.

How do Bail Bonds work at Brevard County Jail

How to Bond a Brevard County Jail Inmate 

  1.  You can pay using Cashier’s Check, Certified Check, or Money Order, made payable to the “Brevard County Clerk of Courts”.
     For Cash or Credit card, you may use TouchPay online or by calling 866-204-1603. You will need the Inmate's CID (Inmate #)
     
  2. Bail Bonding Agents: Search for, and contact a local, licensed Bail Bond Agent that does business with Brevard County. 

NOTE: If you know the day your inmate is being arraigned or will be in court, you can watch a livestream of it online.

 

Brevard County Jail

Address:
860 Camp Road
Cocoa, FL 32927
Phone:
321-690-1500

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Brevard County


Does Brevard County have bail?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Brevard County?

Who can set bail in Brevard County?

When is bail set in Brevard County Florida?

 

 

Does Brevard County have bail?

Yes, Brevard County has bail and recognizes most types of bonds.

As of January 1, 2024, Florida moved to a statewide uniform bond schedule. The uniform bond schedule may change every year. The Brevard County Jail will let you know the amount of the bond.

Under most circumstances your bond amount is set during the booking process, and you are eligible to bond out prior to going to court. Prior to January 1, 2024, each county set their own bond schedule. For more serious crimes, bond will be set at the first appearance.

 

 

What kind of bonds are accepted in Brevard County?

Florida offers bail in the form of cash bail or surety bond and bonds from a professional bondsperson.

 

 

Who can set bail in Brevard County?

Under most circumstances your bond amount is set during the booking process by a judge, and you are eligible to bond out prior to going to court. Prior to January 1, 2024, each county set their own bond schedule.

For more serious crimes, bond will be set at the first appearance. Bail is set by a judge in accordance with a precalculated schedule based on the seriousness of the offense. 

 

 

When is bail set in Brevard County Florida?

In most cases bail is set immediately after arrest, based on the precalculated schedule. If a defendant is not eligible for immediate release bail may be set by a judge at the initial court hearing, or arraignment. 

What is Bail?

Bail is what the arrested in Brevard County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance. 

The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial. Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program. 

Bail is usually a significant enough amount of money and/or condition that the person will be negatively impacted and has incentive to return to court and not flee. A flight risk usually means that the person would flee the area, and not necessary that they are going to take an airplane. 

If a judge in Brevard County feels that the arrested will return to court for further proceedings, the arrested could be released under a conditional release without needing to pay bail money. This is called Released on Own Recognizance, or ROR.  

Conditions for ROR might be to obey all court orders and laws, maintain contact with the lawyer, report changes in residence or have no contact with the victim. Family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court. 

If the judge or bail schedule determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will be detained in the Brevard County Jail until the case is resolved or goes to trial. 

Bail can be denied if the defendant did not comply with bail conditions from a previous arrest. Bail is usually denied in cases of violent offenses. 

What is the difference between Bail and Bond?

Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different.

The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions.

Think of a bond as a loan to pay for the bail.  

The bond payment is always written to the court in your municipality, Brevard County or district directly and does not go through the defendant. Chances of obtaining a bond from a bond company or clerk of court are better if family is involved.  

The thought of being in jail can cause the arrested to panic and try to secure a bond immediately.

DO NOT panic and take the time to understand all the options.  

More courts are now trying to work with defendants to make bail work and might provide non-monetary options or even reduce the bail.  

Payments to a bond company are not refundable. It is a long process to get back property title or money that was given to the clerk of court or bondsperson to secure the bond. This could put your loved ones into a difficult financial situation. 

Another reason not to unnecessarily rush into securing a bond is that if the court notes that you came up with the money to pay a bond company, they may assume you have resources to pay a defense attorney and decline public defense.  

On the other hand, as anyone who has ever been involved in their criminal defense understands, fighting your case while ‘out on the streets’ gives you a much better chance of either winning, or getting a more favorable sentence.  

What are the different types of bonds in Brevard County?

Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which types of bonds are available to them.

To describe the types of bonds, let’s use an example of buying your neighbor’s car. Your neighbor decides the price of the car and how they would be paid. Similarly, the court (meaning a police or bail officer, clerk of court, bail magistrate or judge) determines the bail amount and how it would be paid. Here are different options that the seller of the car or the court might consider:

You could pay full asking price for the car in cash. This is similar to paying cash bail. The full amount of bail would be paid to the town or county clerk or at the jail. Cash, cashier’s checks and credit cards are usually accepted. A Florida bondsperson will not write a bond for under $250.

Surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.

You can put a deposit down for your neighbor’s car and sign an agreement that the car will be paid off at a later date. Cash percentage in lieu of bonds is when the defendant pays a percentage of the bail amount, usually 10%, to the court which then holds the money until the case is over. 

The amount is returned to the person who paid the 10% after the case is over. In most cases, the full amount is not returned if there are court fees or fines due. This is a type of surety bond if another person signs the bond paperwork.

You could sign an agreement that if the car were not paid off, that your neighbor would get your house or something of value. 

A property bond is a bond that the courts might consider in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate (mobile homes are not accepted).  

Usually, the property must be in the same state as the courts, and it must be worth at least 1 ½ - 2 times the amount of the bond.  

There are multiple court fees involved to execute a property bond with the courts and a tedious process to get the property deed back. This is another type of surety bond if another person or a bond company is used to secure the bond. 

You could also go to a local bank and take out a car loan offering property or anything of value for collateral. You may get someone to co-sign on the loan and offer their property. The bank charges fees, interest and could keep your property if you did not pay the loan back, or even on time.  

A professional bondsperson makes money, at least 10% of the bond amount by providing you with a “loan” called a bond. The percent that they charge is fixed by the state and cannot be negotiated. The defendant or surety does not get that 10% or more back even if the terms of the bail are met. 

With a property bond, the property deed would need to be signed over to the bondsperson and everyone on the deed would need to be involved. 

A bondsperson might consider a transfer bond that is transferable across state lines but generally a bond company will only assume the loan to adjoining states. For a Florida resident arrested in another state, bond companies will do transfer bonds but the person putting up the security has to be a Florida resident.

Since the bondsperson signed off, to be responsible that you show to court as your surety and ultimately, they can send a bounty hunter to bring you to court if you flee. A bondsperson does not have to give you a bond if the defendant seems to be too much of a risk.

Ask the bondsperson to explain all the costs: percentage, fees or court fees. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company. Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing. Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.

(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information.  A bondsperson will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)

Does Brevard County have bail?  

Yes, Brevard County has bail and recognizes most types of bonds.

As of January 1, 2024, Florida moved to a statewide uniform bond schedule.

Under most circumstances your bond amount is set during the booking process, and you are eligible to bond out prior to going to court. Prior to January 1, 2024, each county set their own bond schedule. For more serious crimes, bond will be set at the first appearance.

What kind of bonds are accepted in Brevard County? 

Florida offers bail in the form of cash bail or surety bond and bonds from a professional bondsperson.

Who can set bail in Brevard County?

Under most circumstances your bond amount is set during the booking process by a judge, and you are eligible to bond out prior to going to court. Prior to January 1, 2024, each county set their own bond schedule.

For more serious crimes, bond will be set at the first appearance. Bail is set by a judge in accordance with a precalculated schedule based on the seriousness of the offense. 

When is bail set in Florida?

In most cases bail is set immediately after arrest, based on the precalculated schedule. If a defendant is not eligible for immediate release bail may be set by a judge at the initial court hearing, or arraignment. 

Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Brevard County Florida?

Yes, if there are extenuating circumstances, let the judge know at your initial appearance.  Your attorney can also request a bond reduction.

In Brevard County, who can pay bail for me? 

Monetary bail may be posted by any friend or relative. Surety bonds are only accepted from registered bail bond agent. Bail may be posted at the county jail where the defendant has been charged. Please contact Brevard County Jail at 321-690-1500 for information related to types of payment accepted, hours of operation, and location.

The person posting bail should be a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back. 

A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant. A professional bondsperson who is approved by the State of Florida could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.

Can bail be paid online in Brevard County Florida?  

Some counties do accept online payment. Other only accept cash, money orders, or cashier’s checks. Contact the Brevard County Jail at 321-690-1500 for more information regarding accepted forms of payment.

What options are there to pay bail in Brevard County Florida?

Cash or surety bond. Surety bonds are only accepted from registered bail bond agents. Bail may be posted at the county jail where the defendant is charged. Please contact the jail for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted: Go to the Brevard County Jail for more information about posting bail in Brevard County.

Will I get all my bond money back in Florida? 

Money is returned to the person who paid the bail; in whole or in part once the case is finished. There may be fees, restitution (money to pay for damage caused by the crime) or fines that come out of that amount. If you used a bondsperson, you would not get your 10% back. Property is returned by the court or bondsperson after the appropriate requests and formal paperwork are completed with the court.

Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Brevard County? 

The judge or officer who sets bail determines which kind of bond will be an option however personal recognizance bonds are not offered in Florida, leaving few options for no money up front.

What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in Florida?  

The Brevard County Jail or court in this jurisdiction can provide you with a list of approved and licensed bond companies, but they cannot recommend a specific company. You are not obligated to use the first company available and can call several companies to compare what kind of bonds that the bondsperson is willing to execute.  

The percentage of bail that the bond company can charge is set, usually at 10%, by the state and cannot be negotiated.

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