Arrested in Bushnell? All Sumter County bookings process through the Sumter County Detention Center. We connect you with licensed local bondsmen.
Bushnell is the county seat of Sumter County, and the Sumter County Detention Center is at 1010 N. Main Street, Bushnell, FL 33513. Phone: (352) 793-2621. The Bushnell Police Department handles city arrests while the Sumter County Sheriff covers surrounding areas including The Villages.
Dade Battlefield Historic State Park in Bushnell marks the site of Major Francis Dade's 1835 ambush, which triggered the Second Seminole War. The park hosts annual reenactments and events. Park rangers handle in-park enforcement while BPD covers the surrounding area.
Bushnell serves as the county seat for Sumter County, where a large portion of The Villages retirement community is located. The Sumter County Courthouse at 215 E. McCollum Avenue handles all Sumter County criminal proceedings, including cases from The Villages Sumter County portion.
I-75 and the Florida Turnpike both pass through Sumter County near Bushnell. The I-75/SR-48 interchange generates traffic enforcement. FHP handles interstate arrests that book at the Bushnell detention center. For Wildwood and The Villages details, see our Wildwood page.
The Sumter County Clerk at (352) 569-6600 handles case lookups. The 5th Circuit covers five counties. First-appearance hearings are held daily at the detention center. Bushnell's small-town character contrasts with the rapid growth of The Villages in the surrounding area.
Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell is one of the busiest national cemeteries in the United States, serving veterans from across Central Florida. The cemetery's presence brings veterans and military families to the area. VA Police handle incidents on cemetery grounds. The surrounding area's rural character means SCSO covers extensive patrol territory around Bushnell.
Surety bonds (10% non-refundable premium) and cash bonds are accepted. Bonding agents must be registered with the Sumter County Clerk of Court. Call (941) 477-6888 to reach a registered Sumter 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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