Arrested in Bristol? All Liberty County bookings process through the Liberty County Jail. We connect you with licensed local bondsmen.
Bristol is the county seat of Liberty County, Florida's least populous county. The Liberty County Jail is at 10979 NW SR-20, Bristol, FL 32321. Phone: (850) 643-2235. The Liberty County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) provides all local law enforcement; there is no city police.
Over half of Liberty County is covered by the Apalachicola National Forest. The vast, unpopulated forest generates hunting, off-roading, and forestry enforcement. US Forest Service and FWC officers patrol the forest, with arrests transported to the Bristol jail.
SR-20 runs east-west through Bristol, connecting Tallahassee to the Panhandle. Traffic enforcement along SR-20 is the primary law enforcement activity in the city limits. Bristol serves as the commercial hub for the entire county.
The Apalachicola River forms the western boundary of Bristol and Liberty County. Across the river is Blountstown (Calhoun County). The bridge connecting the two towns sees cross-jurisdictional traffic. FWC patrols the river, a major corridor for commercial barge traffic and fishing.
The Liberty County Clerk at (850) 643-2215 handles case lookups. The 2nd Circuit covers six counties including Leon (Tallahassee). The Liberty County Courthouse in Bristol handles criminal proceedings. The jail and courthouse are very small, reflecting the county's population of around 8,000.
Torreya State Park, north of Bristol, features high bluffs overlooking the Apalachicola River and rare Torreya trees. The park's rugged terrain attracts hikers. Park rangers handle enforcement. Liberty County's status as a "dry" county (alcohol sales prohibited) means alcohol-related enforcement patterns differ significantly from surrounding wet counties, with residents traveling to Calhoun or Gadsden counties to purchase alcohol.
Surety bonds (10% non-refundable premium) and cash bonds are accepted. Bonding agents must be registered with the Liberty County Clerk of Court. Call (941) 477-6888 to reach a registered Liberty 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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