Gadsden County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Gadsden County bail and bond: the Quincy jail, Second Circuit amounts, and next steps
Adults arrested in Gadsden County are booked into the Gadsden County Jail, 2135 Pat Thomas Parkway, Quincy. It is run by the Sheriff's Office. Begin with Gadsden County Inmate Search for custody, charges, and the bail. For questions Gadsden's search can't answer, call the jail desk at 850-875-8844. A first judge hearing usually happens within 24 hours of arrest, and that judge can change the number you see online.
1. Is my relative in the Pat Thomas Parkway jail?
Look the name up on Gadsden County Inmate Search. A Gadsden booking only minutes old may lag, so look again later that day. If the Gadsden name never appears, call 850-875-8844 and ask if the person is still with the arresting officer.
The Sheriff's Office main number, 850-627-9233, reaches the headquarters at 339 East Jefferson Street, but the jail line is the better first call for custody questions.
2. When is the Quincy hearing where the judge decides on release?
Under Florida Rule 3.130, a Gadsden arrestee must see a judge within 24 hours unless already freed. In the Second Circuit, the county judge for Gadsden County handles weekday hearings. A circuit duty judge takes weekends and holidays for every county. Video is allowed.
The judge can free the person, add conditions, or set or change bail. The court office at 850-875-8601 can give the hearing time once the booking is complete.
3. Where is the bail money paid?
Bail is paid for a person held at the jail on Pat Thomas Parkway. Before bringing cash to Quincy, phone 850-875-8844 and ask where to go, the hours, and which payments work.
A licensed bail agent can also post a surety bond at the jail. If you use one, make sure the agent has a state license before you sign anything.
4. What will Gadsden bail be for a common charge?
Before the first hearing, jail staff may release a person on the Second Circuit bond schedule, Administrative Order 2025-02, as amended in June 2026. Its examples: third-degree felony with force or a threat of force, $5,000; third-degree felony without force, $2,500; first-degree misdemeanor with force, $1,000; first-degree misdemeanor without force, $500; second-degree misdemeanor with force, $250; second-degree misdemeanor without force, $150.
For DUI, the circuit schedule is higher than the state schedule: $2,500 for a first-degree misdemeanor DUI, $1,500 for a second offense that is a second-degree misdemeanor, and $1,000 for a first offense. The schedule runs through December 31, 2026. Each charge gets its own bond.
5. Does a judge have to use that schedule?
No. Under section 903.011 the Florida Supreme Court adopts a yearly statewide schedule, and it says a Gadsden first appearance judge is not bound by it. A chief judge may raise the amounts, as the Second Circuit did for DUI. The judge can go higher, lower, or release the person on conditions.
Ask a lawyer to raise at the hearing anything that supports a lower number, such as a job, family nearby, and a clean court record.
6. Why does a Gadsden record read "no bond" or "first appearance"?
Some people cannot be released before they see a judge. Florida Statutes 903.011(6) lists the groups, including people arrested while on pretrial release, probation, or community control for a felony, people with three or more arrests in the past six months, and people charged with capital, life, or first- or second-degree felonies.
Gadsden may hold without bail only for capital or life counts with plain proof or a great presumption, or where no terms protect the community or secure a return (Article I, section 14 of the Florida Constitution). A probation hold or outside warrant can also stop Gadsden release. Ask the jail at 850-875-8844 which reason applies.
7. Does a Quincy bail agent set his own price?
No. The Florida Department of Financial Services sets a Gadsden state bond premium at 10 percent of bail, so $2,500 bail means a $250 premium. Gadsden agents must charge their state-filed rate, no more and no less (section 648.33).
Once the agent gets your loved one out of jail, that premium is earned and you do not get it back. Should the person stay locked up, the premium is refunded. Ask about collateral and extra fees before you sign, and confirm the agent's state license.
8. Will Gadsden County accept my house or land in place of cash?
Some courts accept real property in place of cash, but each court and clerk sets the steps. Call the Clerk of Court at 850-875-8601 before you start. Ask whether the land must be in Gadsden County, the equity required, and the papers each owner signs.
Expect it to take days, not hours. A surety bond through a bail agent is usually quicker.
9. Which courthouse handles the case?
Gadsden hears its cases in the courthouse at 10 East Jefferson Street, Quincy, FL 32351. The same address serves the Clerk of Court, reached at 850-875-8601. The State Attorney's Quincy office is at 1A East Jefferson Street, 850-807-7910.
10. Is there a lawyer in Quincy for people with little money?
Yes. The Second Circuit Public Defender keeps a Gadsden and Liberty County office at 24 North Adams Street, Suite 1, Quincy, 850-627-9241. Tell the Gadsden first appearance judge you can't afford counsel; the judge reviews your finances.
Bring pay stubs or benefit letters if you have them.
11. What if the person was picked up by Quincy, Havana, Gretna, or Chattahoochee police?
City officers in the county generally bring adult arrests to the county jail. Some stations may hold a person briefly first. Get the report number and booking site from the arresting department, then watch Gadsden County Inmate Search for the booking.
If the arrest came from a deputy, the Sheriff's Office can answer at 850-627-9233.
12. Where is a Gadsden County child held after an arrest?
Secure detention for Gadsden County youth is at the Leon Regional Juvenile Detention Center, 2303 Ronellis Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32310, 850-488-7672. It is overseen by the Department of Juvenile Justice. DISC Village, 536 Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, 850-575-2851, handles detention screening.
Visiting is Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 3 p.m., with photo ID, and holidays can change that. Gadsden's adult search won't show a child.
13. What does a missed Gadsden County court date cost?
Once the judge forfeits the bond, the Clerk of Court mails notice inside five days, and the forfeited amount must be paid within 60 days after that mailing, unless the judge discharges it. That is section 903.26. Phone a lawyer and the Gadsden bail agent the very same day.
Picking up a new charge or breaking a rule of release can also put the person back in custody, under section 903.0471.
14. Who gets the deposit back once the case closes?
Cash a family member put up is generally returned when the case ends, after fines, costs, and fees the judge orders are taken out. The Department of Financial Services says Gadsden collateral should return within 21 days after the bond is discharged. Keep every Gadsden receipt showing the case number; the clerk, 850-875-8601, handles refunds.
Gadsden commissary money for calls or snacks isn't bail and frees nobody.
15. Someone phoned offering to free my brother for a fee. Is that real?
Treat it as a scam until proven otherwise. Gadsden's jail turns down gift cards, crypto, and phone app payments. In Gadsden, pressure to pay quickly signals a scam. Hang up and dial the Gadsden jail directly at 850-875-8844.
16. Does an immigration hold change bond in Gadsden?
- With Form I-247A, ICE can ask the Gadsden jail to keep a person.
- That extra hold in Gadsden lasts up to 48 hours.
- Saturdays, Sundays and holidays all count in Gadsden.
- Paying a Gadsden bond will not lift the detainer.
- Under F.S. 908.105, the Gadsden judge setting bond must hear about it.
- The Gadsden prosecutor is told too.
- Florida law (F.S. 908.11) puts the Gadsden sheriff in the 287(g) program.
- ICE's official 287(g) list shows these models for Gadsden:
- Task Force Model
- Warrant Service Officer
- If ICE takes someone from Gadsden, search the ICE detainee locator.
Gadsden County bail contacts
- County jail
- Gadsden County Jail, 2135 Pat Thomas Parkway, Quincy, FL 32351; 850-875-8844
- Bond guide
- bail bond instructions for this jail
- Custody lookup
- Gadsden County Inmate Search
- Sheriff
- 339 East Jefferson Street, Quincy, FL 32351; 850-627-9233
- Courthouse and clerk
- 10 East Jefferson Street, Quincy, FL 32351; 850-875-8601
- State Attorney
- 1A East Jefferson Street, Quincy, FL 32351; 850-807-7910
- Public defender
- Gadsden and Liberty office, 24 North Adams Street, Suite 1, Quincy, FL 32351; 850-627-9241
- Juvenile detention
- Leon Regional Juvenile Detention Center, 2303 Ronellis Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32310; 850-488-7672
- Bail agents
- Florida Department of Financial Services licenses and regulates bail bond agents; premium on a state bond is 10 percent of bail
Gadsden bond figures, hours, payment rules, and phones may change, and the judge may set another amount. Confirm with the jail or Clerk of Court before any money goes out. Treat this Gadsden page as general information, not a lawyer's advice.
Gadsden County Jail
Address:
2135 Pat Thomas Pkwy
Quincy, FL 32351-8645
Phone:
850-875-8844
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Gadsden County
Does Gadsden County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Gadsden County?
Who can set bail in Gadsden County?
When is bail set in Gadsden County Florida?
Does Gadsden County have bail?
Yes, Gadsden 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 Gadsden 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 Gadsden County?
Florida offers bail in the form of cash bail or surety bond and bonds from a professional bondsperson.
Who can set bail in Gadsden 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 Gadsden 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 Gadsden 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 Gadsden 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 Gadsden 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, Gadsden 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 Gadsden 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 Gadsden County have bail?
Yes, Gadsden 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 Gadsden County?
Florida offers bail in the form of cash bail or surety bond and bonds from a professional bondsperson.
Who can set bail in Gadsden 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 Gadsden 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 Gadsden 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 Gadsden County Jail at 850-875-8844 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 Gadsden County Florida?
Some counties do accept online payment. Other only accept cash, money orders, or cashier’s checks. Contact the Gadsden County Jail at 850-875-8844 for more information regarding accepted forms of payment.
What options are there to pay bail in Gadsden 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 Gadsden County Jail for more information about posting bail in Gadsden 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 Gadsden 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 Gadsden 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.