2026 Uniform Bond Schedule in Pasco County, FL

One of the best ways to understand the criminal procedures unique to Pasco County, FL, is to read the administrative orders related to criminal cases. The most recent uniform bond schedule for Pasco County, FL, was signed on February 3, 2026. That bond scheduled is explained in Administrative Order No. 2026-004 PA-CIR and is effective through December 31, 2026, and is updated annually.

Following the bond schedule is required for law enforcement when allowing someone to post bond immediately after their arrest and before first appearance court. For that reason it is sometimes advantageous to post bond immediately if allowed.

If bond is not posted, then the person will be brought to a first appearance hearing where the judge can set the bond higher or lower than what is listed on the bond scheduled. The court can also impose other non-monetary conditions such as a GPS or SCRAM monitor, no contact order, or curfew.

The bond schedule does not bind any judge conducting first appearance or bail bond hearings. Instead, judges may use it as a guide and set an appropriate bond based on the evidence presented.

The attorneys at Sammis Law Firm represent clients at their first appearance in front of the judge the next morning after their arrest if they are not permitted to immediately bond out, or if the bond amount might be lowered by the court at the hearing. At the first appearance, we can review the criminal report affidavit (CRA) to determine if probable cause supports the person’s continued detention on the charge. If no probable cause supports any particular charge, the court must release the person on that particular charge without any requirement to post bond.

If the CRA does support the probable cause determination, we can present evidence to the court about the person’s backgrounds and ties to the community that might result in better pre-trial release conditions being imposed by the court. We can also argue for the least restrictive forms of pre-trial release.

Attorneys for First Appearance Bond Hearings in Pasco County, FL

If you have questions about the local rules used in the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pasco County, then contact the criminal defense attorneys at the Sammis Law Firm to discuss your case. Any bail or bond set unreasonably high would violate provisions in the Constitution of the United States and the Florida Constitution that require a reasonable bond.

Call the attorneys at Sammis Law Firm to discuss the case and ways to lower the bond amount so that you can fight the case without remaining in custody while it is pending. Being released from jail will allow you to return to your family and job while your attorney helps you fight for the best resolution in your case.

If you already attended first appearance, and the bond was set to high or conditions are too onerous, we can file a motion to reduce the bond amount in your case pending in Pasco County or to remove unnecessary pretrial conditions.

Conduct us today to speak with an attorney.

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Bail Hearings at the Pasco Detention Facility (County Jail)

Individuals facing criminal prosecution in Pasco County will be detained at the Detention Center in Land O’ Lakes, FL. Florida law requires anyone charged with a crime to be eligible for release before trial (often called “pretrial release”) under reasonable conditions.

Pre-trial release can only be denied in certain cases based on the nature of the charge, a bond condition violation, including a new arrest, or a probation violation. In all other cases, the defendant will be permitted to post bail or bond so that he or she can be released from custody while the case is pending.

Bail or bond can be forfeited if the defendant fails to appear in court for any scheduled court date after the notice is provided. In some cases, the bond is set so high that the defendant cannot afford to post it. In those cases, the person accused should hire an experienced criminal defense attorney to file and litigate a motion to reduce the bond.

Bail Bond Determinations by Judges in Pasco County, FL

Like other counties in Florida, Pasco County utilizes a uniform bond schedule that sets a standard bond amount for each charge. At the first appearance after the arrest, the judge in Pasco County will rely on the uniform bond schedule to set the bail amount.

Judges in Pasco County and throughout Florida have tremendous discretion when setting the bond amount and special pre-trial release conditions. The judge can grant the defendant a release on his or her own recognizance (often called the ROR, OR or signature bond). In those cases, the defendant must only sign his name and promise to return to court without posting any money or property to secure the release.

A private attorney can investigate your circumstances and ties to the community so that you have the best chance of getting the lowest possible bond amount set in your case. We work hard to show the judge why you are not a risk of missing a court date or reoffending. We can help the judge understand your ties to the community, nearby family, employment history, and lack of a criminal record or history of failing to appear in court.

Charged with No Bond Where Attendance at First Appearance is Required

A person arrested for a crime listed in section 903.011(6), Fla. Stat., or who meets the criteria in section 903.011(6), Fla. Stat., is not allowed to post bond and must instead attend first appearance.

In fact, the person arrested may not be released on bond before their first appearance hearing or bail determination where a judge determines the appropriate bail in any of the following circumstances:

1. The person was, at the time of arrest for any felony, on pretrial release, probation, or community control in this state or any other state;
2. The person was, at the time of arrest, designated as a sexual offender or sexual predator in this state or any other state;
3. The person was arrested for violating a protective injunction;
4. The person was, at the time of arrest, on release from supervision under s. 947.1405, s. 947.146, s. 947.149, or s. 944.4731.
5. The person has, at any time before the current arrest, been sentenced pursuant to s. 775.082(9) or s. 775.084 as a prison release reoffender, habitual violent felony offender, three-time violent felony offender, or violent career criminal;
6. The person has been arrested three or more times in the 6 months immediately preceding his or her arrest for the current offense.
7. For unauthorized aliens arrested for a violation of Chapter 811, Florida Statutes or for a forcible felony, as defined in section 776.08, Florida Statutes;
8. Any one arrested for any felony or misdemeanor while on any form of supervised pretrial release or bond with supervised condition.
9. Any person arrested for a third-degree felony that involves any amount of force or threat of force against a person
10. Any person arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) or boating under the influence (BUI) offenses under s. 316.193 or s. 327.35, Fla. Stat., whether charged as a felony or misdemeanor, when accused of:
    • causing damage to the property or person of another;
    • previously having been convicted of DUI or BUI;
    • having a DUI or BUI dismissed as part of a diversionary program.

Even if a person arrested is eligible for bond under this schedule, but jail staff or pretrial release staff are unable to make a determination as to their status under section 903.011(6), Florida Statutes, the defendant will be required to attend a first appearance hearing.

If none of those conditions apply, the person arrested may not be released on bond before their first appearance hearing or bail determination where a judge determines the appropriate bail if the person’s current offense of arrest is for one or more of the following crimes:

1. A capital felony, life felony, felony of the first degree, or felony of the second degree;
2. A homicide under chapter 782; or any attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit a homicide;
3. Any offense committed for the purpose of benefiting, promoting, or furthering the interests of a criminal gang;
4. abuse, neglect, or exploitation of an elderly person or disabled adult;
5. assault in furtherance of a riot or an aggravated riot; felony battery;
6. assault or battery on a law enforcement officer;
7. assault or battery on juvenile probation officer, or other staff of a detention center or commitment facility, or a staff member of a commitment facility, or health
   services personnel;
8. assault or battery on a person 65 years of age or older;
9. arson;
10. burglary;
11. child abuse or aggravated child abuse;
12. child pornography;
13. domestic battery by strangulation;
14. domestic violence, as defined in s. 741.28;
15. carjacking;
16. escape;
17. exposure of sexual organs;
18. false imprisonment;
19. failure to appear at required court proceedings while on bail;
20. human trafficking;
21. human smuggling;
22. incest;
23. indecent, lewd, or lascivious touching;
24. kidnapping;
25. luring or enticing a child;
26. mob intimidation;
27. possession of a firearm or ammunition by a felon, violent career criminal, or person subject to an injunction against committing acts of domestic violence, stalking, or cyberstalking;
28. racketeering (RICO).
29. resisting an officer with violence;
30. riot, aggravated riot, inciting a riot, aggravated inciting a riot or a burglary or theft during a riot;
31. robbery;
32. sexual battery;
33. stalking;
34. tampering or retaliating against a witness, victim, or informant, destruction of evidence; or tampering with a jury; or
35. trafficking in a controlled substance, including conspiracy to engage in trafficking in a controlled substance.

Standard $5,000 Bond Schedule for Most Third Degree Felonies

Unless another provision applies, the bond schedule provides for a 5,000 bond if the person is for a third-degree felony that does not involve any force or threat of force against a person except first appearance is required for:

• Any felony driving or boating offense; or
• Any felony failure to register charge.

In other words, for many third degree felonies, the person can post a $5,000 bond prior to the first appearance hearing. Read more about how felony offenses are prosecuted in Pasco County, FL.

Standard $1,000 or $500 Bond for First Degree Misdemeanors

For persons arrested for a first-degree misdemeanor or an ordinance punishable like a first-degree misdemeanor, that involves any amount of force or threat of force against a person, the standard bond is $1,000.

For persons arrested for a first-degree misdemeanor or an ordinance punishable like a first-degree misdemeanor, that does not involve any force or threat of force against a person, the standard bond is $500.

The standard bond is also $500 for most driving under the influence (DUI) or boating under the influence (BUI) offenses under s. 316.193 or s. 327.35, Fla. Stat., whether charged as a felony or misdemeanor, and who have not:

1. Caused damage to the property or person of another during the DUI;
2. Previously been convicted of DUI or BUI; or
3. Had a DUI or BUI dismissed as part of a diversionary program.

Standard $250 or $150 Bond for Most Second Degree Misdemeanors

For persons arrested for a second-degree misdemeanor or an ordinance punishable like a second-degree misdemeanor, that involves any amount of force or threat of force against a person, the standard bond is $250.

For persons arrested for a second-degree misdemeanor or an ordinance punishable like a second-degree misdemeanor, that does not involve force or threat of force against a person and that is not driving under the influence or boating under the influence, the standard bond is $150.

Additional Resources

Uniform Bond Schedule for Pasco County – Visit the website of the Sixth Judicial Circuit to find administrative orders, including Administrative Order Number 2009-021 PA-CIR related to the uniform bond schedule in Pasco County. The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office has discontinued the use of the supervised release on recognizance program.  In order to amend the uniform bond schedule to incorporate this change, the court has amended the prior administrative order issued in 2008.

Finding a Criminal Defense Attorney in Pasco County, FL

If you are charged with a misdemeanor or felony offense in Pasco County, FL, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney to discuss your case. Find out more about the unique procedures and rules used by the judges in Pasco County, including the procedures used at the courthouses in New Port Richey and Dade City.

We can explain the charges pending against you, the maximum and minimum statutory penalties, and the best defenses for an outright dismissal of the charges.

Let us put our experience to work for you.

Call (813) 250-0500 to talk with an attorney today.

This article was last updated on Monday, May 11, 2026.