Bail Bonds in Fort Myers for DUI Arrests: What You Need to Know

A DUI arrest in Fort Myers typically results in a bail amount between $500 and $2,500 for a first offense. Shamrock Bail Bonds can post a DUI bond at the Lee County Jail 24 hours a day — your cost is 10% of the bail amount, with a $100 minimum. DUI arrests are among the most common reasons people contact Shamrock Bail Bonds. Here is everything you need to know about DUI bail bonds in Fort Myers and Lee County. DUI Bail Amounts in Lee County Bail amounts for DUI charges in Lee County vary based on the severity of the offense: - First offense DUI (misdemeanor): $500 to $1,000 bail — your cost: $50 to $100 - Second offense DUI: $1,000 to $2,500 bail — your cost: $100 to $250 - DUI with property damage or injury: $5,000 to $10,000 bail — your cost: $500 to $1,000 - Felony DUI (serious bodily injury or death): $25,000 to $100,000+ bail — your cost: $2,500 to $10,000+ The DUI Mandatory Hold For standard DUI arrests in Florida, the defendant must remain in custody for a minimum of 8 hours from the time of arrest, regardless of the bail amount. This is a mandatory statutory hold. Shamrock Bail Bonds will have your paperwork ready so we can post the bond the moment the hold expires. The DUI Booking Process After a DUI arrest in Fort Myers, the defendant is taken to the Lee County Jail for booking. Blood alcohol content testing may be performed. The defendant is then processed and held until the mandatory 8-hour hold expires and bail is posted. Conditions of Release for DUI For DUI releases, the judge may impose conditions including ignition interlock device installation, no alcohol consumption, and regular check-ins with a pretrial services officer. For immediate DUI bail bond assistance in Fort Myers, call Shamrock Bail Bonds at (239) 332-2245 any time, day or night.