How do I resolve a warrant and turn myself in in Florida?

The path to resolving a warrant in Florida

You do not have to wait to be caught off guard. This is the ordered, on-your-own-terms way to handle it — each step points to an official source.

1. Step 1

   Confirm the warrant with the clerk of court or sheriff in the issuing county

   Contact the clerk of the circuit court or the sheriff in the county where the case is pending to get the case number, the charge, and any listed bond amount (Florida bench warrants are often called a capias). Confirm the record is actually yours.

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2. Step 2

   Ask about the surrender or bond-posting procedure

   Ask the clerk or sheriff how to surrender or resolve the capias and whether bond can be posted at the jail or set at first appearance. Counties differ, so follow the specific instructions for that county.

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3. Step 3

   Ask whether a motion to recall the capias or set/reduce bond is available

   In some cases a court can recall a failure-to-appear capias or address bond on motion. The clerk can tell you the procedure to request a hearing. This is a procedural option, not a prediction of any outcome.

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4. Step 4

   Act during business hours

   Handling it during normal business hours lets the clerk process the case and lets first appearance happen promptly rather than being held longer.

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Turning yourself in on your own terms in Florida

Resolving a capias or warrant on your own terms (by surrendering or posting bond during business hours) lets you plan the timing, arrange transportation, and have funds ready, rather than being taken into custody unexpectedly during any police contact. This is a logistical point about timing and preparation only.

How bail and release work in Florida

Where a surety bail bond is used, the agent charges a non-refundable premium. Florida law (Fla. Stat. Sec. 648.33) makes it unlawful for an agent to charge more or less than the premium rate filed with and approved by the state Office of Insurance Regulation; the standard approved rate in Florida is 10% of the bond amount (a minimum premium applies).

Your rights. You have the right to talk to a lawyer about your situation, and if you cannot afford one, you can ask the court about a public defender.

A few cautions before you go

• Confirm the warrant/capias with the clerk or sheriff first, and verify the record is actually yours.
• Do not ignore it; the warrant stays active until resolved, can lead to arrest at any contact, and missing a court date can add a failure-to-appear charge and suspend your driver license on traffic matters.
• Only a licensed Florida bail bond agent may write a surety bond, and by law the premium must be the state-approved rate (10%); be wary of anyone charging a different amount.
• Availability of online warrant and bond information varies by county; check the county where the matter is pending.

Contact the issuing court or county sheriff in Florida

A warrant is issued by a court and served by the county sheriff — they are who can confirm it and tell you the exact way to resolve it. Start with these official Florida sources.

• State courts
• State police

Common questions about resolving a warrant in Florida

Sources & last verified

Everything here links out to official government or public-reference sources. We don't store or republish records.

• flcourts.gov
• fdle.state.fl.us
• flsenate.gov
• leg.state.fl.us
• web.fdle.state.fl.us
• fdle.state.fl.us

Last verified 2026-07-23 · 6 sources