Bail Bonds in Cross City, Florida
Arrested in Cross City? All Dixie County bookings process through the Dixie County Jail. We connect you with licensed local bondsmen.
The Dixie County Jail
Cross City is the county seat of Dixie County, and the Dixie County Jail is at 258 NE 83rd Street, Cross City, FL 32628. Phone: (352) 498-1231. The Cross City Police Department handles city arrests while the Dixie County Sheriff covers surrounding areas.
Address: 258 NE 83rd Street, Cross City, FL 32628
Circuit: 3rd Judicial Circuit (Columbia + Dixie + Hamilton + Lafayette + Madison + Suwannee + Taylor)
Timber and Correctional Hub
Cross City's economy is heavily tied to the timber industry and the Cross City Correctional Institution (state prison). Industrial traffic and prison-related activities influence the town's character. The surrounding area is deeply rural and forested.
US-19/98/27A Crossroads
The intersection of US-19, US-98, and US-27A gives the town its name. This major Nature Coast highway junction generates traffic enforcement, drug interdiction, and commercial vehicle inspections. CCPD and FHP monitor the highway traffic passing through the town.
Gateway to the Gulf
Cross City serves as the commercial hub for coastal Dixie County communities like Horseshoe Beach and Suwannee. The town provides supplies for boaters and fishermen heading to the Gulf. FWC enforcement from the coastal areas books at the Cross City jail.
Dixie County Clerk
The Dixie County Clerk at (352) 498-1200 handles case lookups. The 3rd Circuit covers seven rural North Florida counties. The Dixie County Courthouse at 214 NE Highway 351 handles criminal proceedings. First-appearance hearings are held daily.
Lower Suwannee Refuge
The Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge borders the Cross City area. Federal wildlife officers and FWC patrol the refuge. The town hosts the annual Dixie County Watermelon Festival, generating event enforcement. Cross City's location as the only major town on US-19 between Chiefland and Perry makes it a mandatory stop for travelers, contributing to transient law enforcement incidents.
Posting Bail
Surety bonds (10% non-refundable premium) and cash bonds are accepted. Bonding agents must be registered with the Dixie County Clerk of Court. Call (941) 477-6888 to reach a registered Dixie County bondsman who can post at the facility.
Nearby Cities in Dixie 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.
Someone Arrested in Cross City?
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