Bail Bonds in Crescent City, Florida
Arrested in Crescent City? All Putnam County bookings process through the Putnam County Jail. We connect you with licensed local bondsmen.
Crescent City PD to Palatka Jail
Crescent City has its own small police department serving this Putnam County town on Crescent Lake. All arrests transport to the Putnam County Jail in Palatka, about 25 minutes north. Crescent City sits between Crescent Lake and Lake George.
Address: 210 N. 14th Street, Palatka, FL 32177
Circuit: 7th Judicial Circuit (Volusia + Flagler + Putnam + St. Johns)
Catfish Festival
Crescent City hosts the annual Catfish Festival, one of the largest festivals in Putnam County. The festival generates crowd-related enforcement including DUI, parking violations, and alcohol offenses. The downtown area along Central Avenue becomes the festival grounds.
Lake Crescent Recreation
Crescent Lake and nearby Lake George provide bass fishing, boating, and camping recreation. FWC patrols both lakes for BUI, fishing violations, and boating safety. The lake access points generate seasonal enforcement.
Putnam County Rural Character
Putnam County is one of Florida's most rural counties. Crescent City serves as the southern commercial hub. SR-17 runs through Crescent City connecting to Palatka. The Ocala National Forest borders the county to the west.
Putnam County Clerk
The Putnam County Clerk at (386) 329-0361 handles case lookups. The 7th Circuit covers four counties. The Putnam County Courthouse in Palatka handles criminal proceedings. First-appearance hearings are held daily at the 14th Street jail.
Historic Hubbard House
The Hubbard House, a historic steamboat-era hotel, is preserved in Crescent City. The town's Victorian-era architecture reflects its 19th century boom as a steamboat stop. The historic character attracts heritage tourists. CCPD maintains a small force focused on community policing. Putnam County's rural character means patrol areas are extensive for both CCPD and the Putnam County Sheriff.
Posting Bail
Surety bonds (10% non-refundable premium) and cash bonds are accepted. Bonding agents must be registered with the Putnam County Clerk of Court. Call (941) 477-6888 to reach a registered Putnam County bondsman who can post at the facility.
Nearby Cities in Putnam 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.
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