Arrested in Bradenton? All Manatee County bookings process through the Manatee County Jail. We connect you with licensed local bondsmen.
The Manatee County Jail is at 14470 Harlee Road, Palmetto, FL 34221. Despite Bradenton being the county seat, the jail is across the Manatee River in Palmetto. This catches families off guard because they drive to the Bradenton courthouse area expecting to find the jail, but it is in a completely different city. The Bradenton Police Department handles arrests within city limits, but booking and detention happen at the Palmetto facility. Search inmates at manateesheriff.com.
Bradenton is in the 12th Judicial Circuit, the same circuit as Sarasota and DeSoto counties. But each county operates its own jail. A Bradenton arrest goes to Palmetto (Manatee County), while a Sarasota arrest goes to the North County Jail on Main Street or the South County Jail in Venice. If you are looking for someone arrested near the Manatee-Sarasota county line, checking which county line the arrest location falls on is critical. See our Sarasota bail bonds page for that county's system.
Bradenton has its own police department (BPD) that patrols within city limits, while the Manatee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) handles the unincorporated county and cities like Palmetto and Holmes Beach. Both agencies book at the same Harlee Road facility. If you are trying to find someone arrested in the Bradenton area, check both BPD public records and the MCSO inmate search at manateesheriff.com.
Manatee County includes Anna Maria Island, one of the most popular beach destinations on the Gulf Coast. During peak tourist season (January through April), arrest volumes increase significantly with DUI, boating under the influence, and public intoxication charges. All island arrests transport across the Manatee Avenue bridge to the Palmetto jail facility, which can mean longer processing times during snowbird season.
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.
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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