2009 Admin Order 09-15-b
On August 12, 2008, representatives of the judicial system, law enforcement agencies and county government attended a workshop in Orlando, Florida, to address the issue of jail overcrowding at the Brevard County Jail, it is Ordered and Adjudged: To accomplish the reduction of inmates held at the Brevard County Jail, any judge sitting for the initial appearance at the Brevard County Jail has the discretion to authorize reasonable bail for any person held under any “Failure to Appear No Bond”, or “Violation of Probation No Bond”, or “On-sight Violation of Probation No Bond” warrants. In addition, any judge is authorized to review any bail amount set by any judge on any warrant, with or without the consent of the issuing judge. more . . .