Howard C. Forman, as Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts of Broward County v. Charles Tay

Appellant Howard Forman, the Clerk of Court for Broward County (“Clerk”), appeals the trial court’s order granting the Surety’s 1 motion to set aside a bond forfeiture and exonerate the bond. Because the trial court properly interpreted the language of section 903.31(1), Florida Statutes (2014), we affirm its decision.

Background

Nominal Appellee Charles Tay was charged with trafficking cocaine and conspiracy to traffic cocaine. The Defendant pled not guilty and posted a $75,000 bond on February 11, 2010. After a considerable delay, the case was set for a change of plea hearing on June 12,…