It is the public policy of this state and the intent of the Legislature that a bond for which fees or premiums are charged must be executed by a bail bond agent licensed pursuant to this chapter in connection with the pretrial or appellate release of a criminal defendant and shall be construed as a commitment by and obligation upon the bail bond agent to ensure that the defendant appears at all subsequent criminal proceedings.
Fla. Stat. § 648.24
Declaration of public policy
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 316 F. Supp. 2d 1254 - Green v. Abony Bail Bond (2004)
Most recently applied in 316 F. Supp. 2d 1254 - Green v. Abony Bail Bond (March 2004)
History.--s. 1, ch. 2002-260.
Official source: Online Sunshine (Florida Legislature). Reproduced from public-domain Florida statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.