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A source-based overview of Florida DUI custody rules and the details families should verify.

DUI Bail Bonds Florida

Verify custody and time-sensitive details through the responsible court or detention agency.

Florida Statutes § 316.193(9) restricts release after a DUI arrest until at least one of three statutory conditions is satisfied. The statute does not promise release at a particular time; booking, other holds, court requirements, and facility processing can add time.

Official sources

Reviewed August 31, 2026. Laws, court orders, and agency procedures can change; verify the current rule before acting.

Key Information to Review

Verify custody through the county
Confirm every listed charge
Ask whether another hold applies
Use the statute and agency as primary sources

The Release Process

1

Locate the record

Use the county’s official inmate-search resource and confirm the person’s identifying details.

2

Read the custody status

Check the listed charges, bond status, court information, and any hold shown by the agency.

3

Confirm directly

Call the detention facility or court for time-sensitive information; do not rely on an estimated release time.

Related Case Types

Driving under the influenceDUI with property damageDUI with injuryRelated traffic charges

Questions About the Directory?

Call to discuss the booking details and available next steps.

(305) 831-0358

Quick Answers

Does Florida always impose an eight-hour DUI hold?

Section 316.193(9) lists three alternative conditions. Release may occur when any applicable statutory condition is met, but other legal or administrative holds may still apply.

Can anyone guarantee the release time?

No. The detention agency and court control custody and release processing.

Contact option
No release guarantees
Call (305) 831-0358