Flagler County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds

Flagler County Jail

Address:
1002 Justice Lane
Bunnell, FL 32110

Phone:

386-437-4116

How do Bail Bonds work at Flagler County Jail

How to bail out an Inmate in the Flagler County Jail

There are 2 ways to post a bond for Flagler County Inmate:

  • Cash bond: The total amount of the bond, in cash, is placed with Flagler County to guarantee the arrestee will appear in court for their hearing.If the person arrested does not show up for court, the bond is forefeted. Should the offender be found not guilty, or the case is dismissed, or at the conclusion of trial proceedings, the bond money will be refunded. If a judge fines the offender or if there are any court costs, they will be taken out of the posted bond and then the remainder, if any, is returned. Refunds for cash bonds will be done at the Flagler County Clerk of Court’s Office at the Flagler County Courthouse:
    1769 E Moody Blvd, Building #1
    Kim C. Hammond Justice Center
    1769 E Moody Blvd. 
    Bunnell, FL 32110

Cash or money orders are the only accepted methods of payment for a cash bond. Money orders MUST be made payable to: Flagler County Inmate Trust Fund. The inmate's name and booking number should be included.


The Flagler County Sheriff recommends that you also consider using a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Flagler County.

  • You can pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Flagler County, or in some cases the state of Florida, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Flagler County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
  • The typical fee for a bond will be between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15%.  So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1500.00.

Call 386-437-4116 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Flagler County inmate locator.


 

Who do I call to find out the Bond for an Inmate?

Please call the jail at 386-437-4116 for the type of bond and any information that is required for a particular individual at Flagler County Jail.
A bond is set according to a court-approved schedule.
The purpose of the bond is to assure the offender's appearance in court.

Instructions on how to post Bail or Bond in Flagler County

Because Flagler County and Florida can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Flagler County Jail at 386-437-4116, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, right after an arrestee has been booked. 

Ask the staff at the Flagler County Jail or the Flagler County Court Clerk these specific questions:

  1. Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
  2. How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
  3. Where do I go to pay it?
  4. Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
  5. What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
  6. Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?

If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released. 

This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.

Option 1 - How to Post Bail using Cash for a Defendant at Flagler County Jail

The first option, a cash bond, is to pay the full bail amount in cash, cashier's check, or money order. Personal Checks are not accepted.

Depending on the crime, this amount could be anywhere from $100 to $75,000 or more.

To pay a cash bond, go to Flagler County Jail or to the court where the bail hearing occurred. Going directly to the jail will quicken the release of the defendant as any bail paperwork processed at the court will have to be transferred to the jail.

Cashier's Checks and Money Orders may be made out to Flagler County Jail where the defendant is being held, but usually to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office or to the Flagler County Court.

To purchase money orders visit any Western Union, Moneygram or Post Office.

Option 2 - How to Post a Private or Surety Bond for a Defendant at Flagler County Jail

In the event that someone does not have the full bond amount available to him or her, there is what is called a private bond or surety bond.

This is an agreement made with a bail agent or bondsman who will post the full bail amount. In return, the defendant and/or cosigner will pay a premium to the bail agent. This premium will be 10-15% of the full bail amount.



For example, if bail is posted at $5,000, then the premium will cost approximately $500-$750.

A bail agent will often require some form of collateral, for example, a lien on a house, a car or jewelry. This is to ensure that if the defendant skips bail, or does not appear in court, the bail agent has some sort of compensation for the full bail amount being paid.

Remember, by making an agreement with a bail agent the signatory takes responsibility for paying the full bail amount if the defendant does not appear in court.

Option 3 - How to Post a Property Bond for a Defendant at Flagler County Jail

If you are a landowner in Flagler County you may be able to post a property bond. Property within Flagler County may be used as collateral to bail someone out. All owners of the property must be present to sign the bond in order for this to happen.

To find if property located outside of Flagler County can be used as collateral, call a local bail or bond agent or contact a defense lawyer.

Click here for additional information on how to post bail at Flagler County Jail.

Who can post Bail or Bond for a Defendant at Flagler County Jail?

Anyone over the age of 18 who can produce a valid government-issued photo ID can post bail. Accepted forms of ID include a Photo Driver's License, Passport, or Motor Vehicle issued ID.

In many circumstances, if the defendant has the resources, they can post their own cash bail from jail.

Surety Bonds are arranged by a third party, typically a Florida state licensed Bail Bond firm.

Juveniles may only be bailed or bonded out of custody by a parent or legal guardian.

Flagler County Justice System Flowchart

When will the Cash Bail or Collateral be returned to me?

Money or collateral will not be returned until the defendant's court case is finished, so realistically it could take several months to years, depending on the severity of the charges. If a defendant posts his or her own bail, Flagler County Court may retain whatever amount of fines or fees have accumulated throughout the trial.

What happens to my Bail or Collateral if the Defendant misses Court?

The Flagler County Judge may order a failure to appear warrant for the person's arrest or the Judge may order a Bail Commissioner's Letter be issued that will be sent to the person with a new court date.

If cash bail was paid, the entire amount may be forfeited.

Flagler County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Flagler County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.

Envelopes
The Flagler County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Smart Communications / Flagler County Jail-FL
PO Box 9170
Seminole, FL 33775-9151



Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Flagler County Inmate Facility
1002 Justice Lane
Bunnell, FL 32110



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Flagler County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Flagler County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Flagler County Inmate Facility
1002 Justice Lane
Bunnell, FL 32110


 

How to Communicate with an Flagler County Jail Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Flagler County follow these steps:

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:

  • All mail sent to an inmate at the Flagler County Jail must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
  • All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
  • Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
  • The Flagler County Jail has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations. 
  • All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

Emailing Messages & Photos

Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
 
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Flagler County Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

  • Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
  • After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
  • You can also send your Flagler County inmate photos and videos.

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.

All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Flagler County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.


 

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Flagler County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Flagler County Jail follow these steps:

  • Select Florida, then select Flagler County Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Flagler County.
  • Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Flagler County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Flagler County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Flagler County.


 

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Flagler County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Flagler County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Florida, then select Flagler County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Flagler County Jail.


 

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Flagler County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Flagler County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Flagler County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.


 

How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in Flagler County Jail

To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:

  • Register and/or log in.
  • Select Flagler County Jail, then your inmate.
  • Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Flagler County.
  • Schedule your visit.

To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out or Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.


 

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