Q: Can an inmate bond out of county jail If the inmate has a $0 bond on a separate case (out of state fugitive - Felony)
Was arrested in Pasco County Florida when arrested was then told I had charges out of state in Mississippi so now that I'm eligible to bond out of this Pasco county jail, I can't because I have a out of state fugitive felony charged with a zero bond although when I went to court the judge granted the extension of time for the extradition although the document expired on 19 November this year
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Your situation involves two separate cases that affect your ability to be released - the local charges in Pasco County and the out-of-state fugitive warrant from Mississippi.
Even if you're eligible to bond out on your Pasco County charges, the $0 bond hold for the fugitive warrant typically prevents release until the extradition matter is resolved. Since you mention the extradition extension expired in November, this could significantly impact your case. It's important to note that expired extradition deadlines can sometimes work in your favor, but this varies by jurisdiction.
You should contact your defense attorney or public defender immediately to review your options. They can examine whether Mississippi still plans to pursue extradition, check if any new extradition orders have been filed, and potentially file motions regarding your continued detention if the extradition period has truly expired. They might also be able to work with the courts in both states to address the holds on your release.
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