Legislation
Committee advances changes to first-appearance findings
A Senate committee moved a proposal requiring written findings when release is granted on listed offenses. Advocates on both sides testified about workload and transparency.
News
News and developments
A running record of what changed in Florida bail policy and why it matters — written without spin and linked to the underlying document.
Statistics
New county pretrial services data released
Several large counties published updated pretrial supervision caseloads and appearance rates, allowing clearer comparisons across release types.
Case Law
Appellate opinion clarifies forfeiture remission timing
A district court of appeal addressed the deadline for a surety to seek remission after a forfeiture judgment, with practical consequences for agents and clerks.
Courts
Statewide bond schedule review begins
The Florida Supreme Court opened its periodic review of the uniform statewide bond schedule, inviting comment from stakeholders.
PublishedTranslation reviewed on August 7, 2026.