Polakoff Bail Bonds v. Orange County

DIAMANTIS, Judge.

Appellants Polakoff Bail Bonds, as surety for Rose Joseph and American Bankers Insurance, appeal an order refusing to set aside a bond estreature. We affirm.

In this case American Bankers Insurance bonded Joseph for her appearance on two criminal cases. Joseph subsequently pled guilty to some of the charges. The trial court entered a finding of guilt but withheld adjudication pending a presentence investigation and set sentencing for a later date. Joseph was continued on bail but failed to appear for sentencing.

Appellants contend that under section 903.31, Florida Statutes…