Arrested in Center Hill? All Sumter County bookings process through the Sumter County Detention Center. We connect you with licensed local bondsmen.
Center Hill has its own small police department (CHPD) serving this tiny Sumter County city. All arrests transport to the Sumter County Detention Center in Bushnell, about 15 minutes west. CHPD operates from 94 Virginia Avenue.
Center Hill is a deeply rural community surrounded by cattle ranches and agriculture. The town's population is under 2,000. Law enforcement focuses on community policing, agricultural theft, and traffic enforcement on the rural two-lane roads.
SR-48 runs through Center Hill, connecting Bushnell to Lake County (Howey-in-the-Hills). The highway sees traffic enforcement, including commercial truck enforcement related to the agricultural industry. CHPD coordinates with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office for major incidents.
Limestone mining operations are present in the surrounding rural areas. The mining activity generates heavy truck traffic and related enforcement. The town's quiet character contrasts with the rapid development occurring in the northern part of Sumter County (The Villages).
The Sumter County Clerk at (352) 569-6600 handles case lookups. The 5th Circuit covers five counties. The Sumter County Courthouse is in Bushnell. The small population means Center Hill arrests represent a very small fraction of the county's jail population.
The Florida Bass Conservation Center, operated by FWC, is located near Center Hill. The facility produces largemouth bass for stocking across the state. FWC law enforcement officers have a presence in the area. The surrounding Sumter County landscape consists of large-acreage ranches, meaning property line disputes, agricultural equipment theft, and livestock issues are common concerns for CHPD and SCSO.
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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