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Appeal Bond

Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act Bond

This bond is required for property owners in Florida whose assets have been seized by law enforcement under the Contraband Forfeiture Act. If police take your property because they believe it was involved in illegal activity, you may need to post this $1,500 bond to challenge the seizure in court. The bond guarantees …

Overview

What it is.

This bond is required for property owners in Florida whose assets have been seized by law enforcement under the Contraband Forfeiture Act. If police take your property because they believe it was involved in illegal activity, you may need to post this $1,500 bond to challenge the seizure in court. The bond guarantees …

Who usually needs it

Law enforcement agencies (such as police departments, sheriff's offices, or other government entities authorized to seize property) that initiate forfeiture proceedings under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act must obtain this bond. The $1,500 surety bond is required when filing a complaint in circuit court to forfeit seized contraband property, ensuring…

Pricing & timing

What to expect.

Generic pricing

Appeal bonds (supersedeas bonds) are required to stay execution of a judgment while an appeal is pending. Pricing Information:. Court bonds are reviewed case-by-case and must be approved before pricing can be provided. • Bond amount: Typically 100–150% of the judgment amount. • What affects pricing: Case amount, type of appeal, credit and financial strength. • Collateral: Often required (ILOC or cash collateral). • Expedited service: Available for time-sensitive appeals</…

Typical timeframe

Court application — expedited service available

Application

What to do next.

  1. Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
  2. Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
  3. Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
  4. Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
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Details

Bond details.

StateFL
Bond amount$1,500
ObligeeClerk of the Circuit Court
Bond classAppeal Bond
CategoryOther
BondFlorida Contraband Forfeiture Act Bond
Plain descriptionThis bond is required for property owners in Florida whose assets have been seized by law enforcement under the Contraband Forfeiture Act. If police take your property because they believe it was involved in illegal act…
Who needs this bondLaw enforcement agencies (such as police departments, sheriff's offices, or other government entities authorized to seize property) that initiate forfeiture proceedings under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act must o…
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