Bail Bonds in Callaway, Florida

Callaway PD to Bay County Jail

Callaway has its own police department serving this Bay County city adjacent to Panama City. All arrests transport to the Bay County Jail at 5700 Star Lane in Panama City. Callaway is a residential community on the eastern side of Panama City that experienced significant damage from Hurricane Michael in 2018.

Tyndall AFB and Military Community

Tyndall Air Force Base borders Callaway to the south. Active-duty military personnel who are arrested off-base in Callaway go through the standard Bay County booking process. The base's rebuilding after Hurricane Michael has brought construction workers and associated population changes. For full Bay County jail details, see our Panama City page.

Hurricane Michael Recovery

Hurricane Michael struck Bay County in October 2018 as a Category 5 hurricane, causing catastrophic damage to Callaway and Panama City. The rebuilding process changed enforcement patterns, with construction theft, fraud, and building code violations becoming prominent. Callaway PD rebuilt its force and facilities after the storm. The Bay County criminal justice system adapted to handle storm-related cases.

East Bay County Communities

Callaway borders Lynn Haven and Springfield, both of which have their own police departments. Parker to the south also has a small police force. All four municipalities plus the unincorporated areas served by the Bay County Sheriff route arrests to the same Star Lane jail in Panama City. The 14th Judicial Circuit covers six counties; Bay County is the most urban.

Posting Bail

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

Nearby Cities in Bay 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.