Bail Bonds in Anna Maria, Florida

Anna Maria Island PD to Palmetto Jail

The City of Anna Maria occupies the northern tip of Anna Maria Island in Manatee County. Anna Maria has a very small police department providing local enforcement. All arrests transport to the Manatee County Jail in Palmetto, about 25 minutes east across the Manatee Avenue bridge.

Three Cities on One Island

Anna Maria Island has three separate incorporated cities: Anna Maria (north), Holmes Beach (center), and Bradenton Beach (south). Each has its own small police department. All three book at the same Manatee County Jail in Palmetto. The arresting agency determines which city PD handles the case.

Beach Tourism and Gulf Drive

Gulf Drive runs the length of Anna Maria Island as the primary road. Beach tourism generates DUI, public intoxication, and parking enforcement year-round. The Pine Avenue commercial district in Anna Maria has restaurants and shops generating weekend enforcement activity.

Bridge Access

The Manatee Avenue bridge connects Anna Maria to the mainland at Holmes Beach. The Cortez bridge provides access to the island's southern portion from Cortez fishing village. Every arrest on the island requires transport across a bridge to the Palmetto jail, adding 25-30 minutes of travel time.

Manatee County Clerk

The Manatee County Clerk at (941) 749-1800 handles case lookups. The 12th Circuit covers Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto counties. The Manatee County Courthouse at 1115 Manatee Avenue West in Bradenton handles criminal proceedings. First-appearance hearings are held daily.

Posting Bail

Surety bonds (10% non-refundable premium) and cash bonds are accepted. Bonding agents must be registered with the Manatee County Clerk of Court. Call (941) 477-6888 to reach a registered Manatee County bondsman who can post at the facility.

Nearby Cities in Manatee County

All arrests in these cities are processed through the county jail. The booking and bail process described above applies to every one of them.

Florida Bail Bond Protections

• 10% maximum premium — F.S. 648.44.
• Written contract required before payment.
• 21-day collateral return — F.S. 648.442.
• DFS complaints: 1-877-693-5236.