Bail Bonds in Ave Maria, Florida

Ave Maria: CCSO Territory

Ave Maria is a master-planned unincorporated college town in eastern Collier County. There is no city police; the Collier County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) provides law enforcement. All arrests transport to the Naples Jail Center, about 45 minutes west.

Ave Maria University

Ave Maria University is a private Catholic university at the center of the town. The university has its own campus security, but CCSO handles off-campus incidents and criminal arrests. The student population generates occasional enforcement related to noise and alcohol.

Eastern Collier Isolation

Ave Maria's location in eastern Collier County near the Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge means it is relatively isolated. The long transport time to the Naples jail delays the booking process. CCSO maintains a substation in the town center for dedicated coverage.

Oil Well Road and Camp Keais

Oil Well Road and Camp Keais Road provide access to the community. These rural two-lane corridors see traffic enforcement. The surrounding agricultural areas and panther habitats generate FWC and agricultural enforcement.

Collier County Clerk

The Collier County Clerk at (239) 252-2646 handles case lookups. The 20th Circuit covers five counties. The Collier County Courthouse at 3315 Tamiami Trail East in Naples handles criminal proceedings.

Master-Planned Town Center

The Ave Maria Town Center features Mediterranean-inspired architecture and the massive Ave Maria Oratory church. The commercial district generates modest enforcement. The community's golf courses and expanding residential neighborhoods have increased CCSO's patrol footprint. Ave Maria's location east of I-75 makes it distinct from coastal Collier County communities like Naples or Marco Island.

Posting Bail

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

Nearby Cities in Collier 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.