Arrested in Amelia Island? All Nassau County bookings process through the Nassau County Jail. We connect you with licensed local bondsmen.
Amelia Island is a barrier island in Nassau County served by the Nassau County Sheriff's Office (NCSO) and the Fernandina Beach Police Department for the city area. The island is not incorporated as a single municipality. Arrests book at the Nassau County Jail in Yulee.
Fernandina Beach occupies the northern portion of Amelia Island with a Victorian-era downtown along Centre Street. The shrimping industry heritage and tourism generate enforcement. The annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival draws thousands of visitors. For Fernandina Beach details, see our Fernandina Beach page.
The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island and Omni Amelia Island Plantation are major resorts on the southern portion of the island. Resort-area enforcement includes tourist-related incidents, DUI on A1A, and beach violations. NCSO provides primary patrol for the unincorporated resort areas.
Fort Clinch State Park at the northern tip of Amelia Island features a well-preserved Civil War-era fort. Park rangers handle in-park enforcement. The park's beaches and fishing areas generate seasonal enforcement. The St. Marys River inlet at Fort Clinch provides FWC enforcement.
The Nassau County Clerk at (904) 548-4600 handles case lookups. The 4th Circuit includes Nassau, Duval, and Clay counties. The Nassau County Courthouse at 76347 Veterans Way in Yulee handles criminal proceedings. First-appearance hearings are held daily at the Bobby Moore Circle jail.
Omni Amelia Island Plantation resort occupies the southern portion of the island. The resort's private security handles internal matters while NCSO responds to criminal incidents. The Summer Beach and Amelia Island Plantation residential areas generate domestic and property crime enforcement. Peters Point Beach Park provides public beach access in the southern resort area.
Surety bonds (10% non-refundable premium) and cash bonds are accepted. Bonding agents must be registered with the Nassau County Clerk of Court. Call (941) 477-6888 to reach a registered Nassau County bondsman who can post at the facility.
All arrests in these cities are processed through the county jail. The booking and bail process described above applies to every one of them.
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