Fla. Stat. § 903.045

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 903.045 - Nature of criminal surety bail bonds

It is the public policy of this state and the intent of the Legislature that a criminal surety bail bond, executed by a bail bond agent licensed pursuant to chapter 648 in connection with the pretrial or appellate release of a criminal defendant, shall be construed as a commitment by and an obligation upon the bail bond agent to ensure that the defendant appears at all criminal proceedings for which the surety bond is posted.

Fla. Stat. § 903.045

s. 40, ch. 82-175; s.1475, ch. 97-102; s. 1, ch. 2017-168.
Amended by 2017 Fla. Laws, ch. 168, s 1, eff. 7/1/2017.