Bail Bonds in Crawfordville, Florida

The Wakulla County Jail

Crawfordville is the unincorporated county seat of Wakulla County. There is no city police; the Wakulla County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) provides law enforcement. The Wakulla County Jail is at 15 Oak Street, Crawfordville, FL 32327. Phone: (850) 745-7100.

Wakulla Springs State Park

Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park features one of the world's largest and deepest freshwater springs. The park attracts divers, swimmers, and wildlife viewers. Park rangers handle in-park enforcement. The historic Wakulla Springs Lodge hosts events. FWC patrols the Wakulla River downstream from the spring.

Tallahassee Bedroom Community

Crawfordville serves as a bedroom community for Tallahassee, about 20 minutes south on SR-363 (Crawfordville Highway). Many residents commute to Tallahassee for work. Cross-jurisdictional enforcement between Wakulla and Leon counties is routine along the corridor.

Apalachee Bay and St. Marks

Wakulla County includes coastal communities along Apalachee Bay and the St. Marks River. St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge generates federal enforcement by US Fish and Wildlife. Fishing, scalloping, and boating in the bay generate FWC enforcement that books at the Crawfordville jail.

Wakulla County Clerk

The Wakulla County Clerk at (850) 926-0905 handles case lookups. The 2nd Judicial Circuit covers six counties including Leon County (Tallahassee). The Wakulla County Courthouse at 3056 Crawfordville Highway handles criminal proceedings. First-appearance hearings are held daily.

Sopchoppy and Panacea

Crawfordville serves as the hub for smaller Wakulla County communities including Sopchoppy, Panacea, and Shell Point. Sopchoppy hosts the annual Worm Gruntin' Festival. Panacea is a fishing village on Apalachee Bay. All arrests in these communities process through the Crawfordville jail via WCSO. The rural and coastal character of the county means patrol areas are extensive.

Posting Bail

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

Nearby Cities in Wakulla 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.