Four types of courts in Florida - answerflorida supreme court; district courts of appeal;
circuit courts; country courts
which court has jurisdiction over felonies - answercircuit
which court has jurisdiction over misdemeanors - answercounty
what official must send notice to the surety of a required court appearance by defendant
- answerclerk of court
how much notice must a clerk provide - answer72 hours
for what reasons may a forfeiture be discharged within 60 days - answerextenuating
circumstances beyond defendant's control; defendant was adjudicated insane and
confined in institution, hospital, jail/prison at the time of required appearance; surrender
or arrest of defendant if delay has not brought forth proper prosecution
which persons may arrest a defendant who has been released on bail for the purpose of
surrendering him or her - answerlaw enforcement, bail bond agent, any agent under
same surety
nolle prosequi - answerunwilling to prosecute
surety bail bonds may not be executed by a bail bond agent against whom a judgment
has been entered and has remained unpaid for how many days - answer35 days
surety bail bonds may not be executed for an insurance company when the judgment
has remained unpaid for how many days - answer50 days
if a bail agent is basing a request for remission on his or her efforts to arrest and
surrender the defendant, what must be furnished to the court - answer60 days after
forfeiture to demonstrate good reason
file motion for remission; request hearing; furnish copies of all documents filed to county
atty and state atty; 20 days notice of hearing
what percentage of bond is possible to recover in 90 days - answer100%
what percentage of bond is possible to recover in 180 days - answer95%
what percentage of bond is possible to recover in 270 days - answer90%
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