Bail Bonds in Carrabelle, Florida

Carrabelle PD to Eastpoint Jail

Carrabelle has its own police department (CPD) serving this Gulf Coast fishing village in Franklin County. All arrests transport to the Franklin County Jail in Eastpoint, about 20 minutes west across the bay. CPD operates from 1206 Hwy 98 East.

Working Waterfront

Carrabelle maintains a working waterfront with commercial fishing, shrimping, and deep-sea charter boats. The waterfront generates FWC enforcement for commercial fishing regulations, bag limits, and marine safety. The Carrabelle River provides protected harbor access to the Gulf.

US-98 Coastal Highway

US-98 runs through Carrabelle along the coast. Traffic enforcement on the two-lane highway is a primary activity. The highway connects to Wakulla County (east) and Eastpoint/Apalachicola (west). During summer, tourist traffic increases significantly.

Tate's Hell State Forest

Tate's Hell State Forest surrounds Carrabelle inland. The massive, swampy forest provides hunting and off-roading recreation. Florida Forest Service and FWC handle enforcement in the forest. Dog Island, a remote barrier island accessible only by boat, is offshore from Carrabelle.

Franklin County Clerk

The Franklin County Clerk at (850) 653-8861 handles case lookups. The 2nd Circuit covers six counties. The Franklin County Courthouse is in Apalachicola. For Apalachicola details, see our Apalachicola page. The jail is centrally located in Eastpoint.

World's Smallest Police Station

Carrabelle is famous for the "World's Smallest Police Station," a functional police phone booth located on US-98. The landmark attracts tourists for photos. While CPD now operates from a modern building, the booth reflects the town's quirky coastal character. The Carrabelle Beach area west of town provides public Gulf access and generates seasonal beach enforcement.

Posting Bail

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

Nearby Cities in Franklin 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.