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2009 Admin Order 09-15-b

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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 . . .

2005 Admin Order 05-46-b

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When a Brevard judge executes a warrant for a violation of misdemeanor probation charge, and indicates on the face of a warrant that the defendant is to be released on his own recognizance or by way of a signature bond, Pretrial Release Personnel at the Brevard County Detention Center shall promptly provide the defendant with the opportunity to execute the Release on Recognizance form or signature bond and upon his/her doing so, release the defendant from custody, unless Pretrial Release Personnel have information indicating the defendant qualifies for a “danger to public” hearing under the Jessica Lunsford Act, in which case the defendant shall be brought before the initial appearance judge.

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