What Florida's New 2026 Statewide Bond Schedule Means for You

If you or a loved one is ever arrested in Florida, understanding the bail process is critical. On January 1, 2026, a significant change took effect that every Floridian should know about: the Florida Supreme Court has implemented a uniform statewide bond schedule that standardizes bail amounts across all 67 counties.

At Shamrock Bail Bonds, we stay on top of every legal development so you don't have to. Here's everything you need to know about this important change and how it affects your rights.

What is the New Statewide Bond Schedule?

The Florida Supreme Court issued this landmark ruling in Case No. AOSC25-69 on December 18, 2025. For the first time in Florida history, there is now a standardized framework for setting bail amounts before a defendant's first court appearance.

Previously, bail amounts could vary significantly from county to county for the same offense. A person arrested in Lee County might face a different initial bail amount than someone arrested for the identical charge in Miami-Dade County. This new schedule aims to create consistency and fairness across the state.

The schedule establishes bail amounts ranging from $150 to $5,000, depending on the nature and severity of the alleged offense. These amounts apply when law enforcement, jail personnel, or pretrial release employees set bail before the defendant appears before a judge.

Key Points You Need to Understand

This schedule applies BEFORE your first court appearance. When you're initially arrested and processed at the county jail, the booking officers now have a standardized guide for setting your initial bail amount.

Judges are NOT bound by this schedule. Once you appear before a judge for your first appearance hearing, the judge has full discretion to adjust the bail amount based on the specific circumstances of your case.

Local jurisdictions can set higher amounts. Chief judges in each circuit have the authority to establish local bond schedules that increase the amounts above the statewide minimum.

The schedule expires December 31, 2026. This is a temporary measure that will be reviewed and potentially revised before the end of the year.

Why Choose Shamrock Bail Bonds?

When you're facing a bail situation, you need a partner who understands the system inside and out. Shamrock Bail Bonds serves all 67 Florida counties with 24/7 availability. Our technology-forward approach and expert knowledge of Florida's bail system sets us apart.

Call Shamrock Bail Bonds at (239) 332-2245 — we're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, serving all 67 Florida counties.