Court bonds are a type of surety bond required by law during legal proceedings to protect one party from potential financial harm resulting from a court decision. They fall into two main categories: Judicial Bonds and Fiduciary/Probate Bonds.

A judicial bond is used in civil litigation to protect against financial losses when the court issues provisional remedies or rulings, such as staying execution of a judgment or modifying a security interest. Common types include:

• Supersedeas Bonds
• Appeal Bonds
• Stay Pending Appeal Bonds
• Attachment Bonds
• Replevin Bonds & Counter Replevin Bonds
• Injunction Bonds
• Garnishment Bonds
• Transfer of Lien Bonds
• Lost Instrument Bonds
• Distress/Distraint Bonds (Landlord-Tenant)
• Lis Pendens Bonds

Under Florida law (Fla. Stat. § 57.071(1)(a)), the prevailing party can recover bond premiums as taxable costs, and premium rates are typically lower than the clerk of court’s fee for posting cash collateral.

Florida Surety Bonds can usually provide a quote within 24 hours of receiving:

• A completed bond application
• Relevant court documents
• Personal and corporate financials (for privately held companies)

Supersedeas and appeal bonds often require collateral due to the high rate of lower court rulings being upheld. Exceptions may apply for:

• Large, publicly traded companies
• Insurance companies
• High-net-worth defendants

A fiduciary or probate bond is required when someone is appointed by the court to manage another person’s assets. It guarantees the appointed individual (fiduciary) will perform their duties responsibly and lawfully. Common types include:

• Administrator Bonds
• Executor Bonds
• Personal Representative Bonds
• Trustee Bonds
• Guardianship Bonds
• Receiver Bonds
• Bankruptcy Trustee Bonds
• Assignee Bonds

Many fiduciary and probate bonds can be underwritten within a few hours. For bonds like personal representative, administrator, and adult guardianship bonds up to $25,000, Florida Surety Bonds has in-house authority for even faster turnaround.

To process most fiduciary or probate bonds, your client will need to submit:

• A completed application
• Personal and/or corporate financials
• Relevant court documentation

These bonds typically require annual premium payments and automatically renew until the court officially releases them. Once released, notify your bond agent immediately.

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