Arrested in Crystal River? All Citrus County bookings process through the Citrus County Detention Facility. We connect you with licensed local bondsmen.
Crystal River has its own police department (CRPD) serving this small city known for manatee encounters. All arrests transport to the Citrus County Detention Facility in Lecanto, about 10 minutes south on US-19. CRPD patrols the compact city area including the waterfront and Kings Bay.
Crystal River is the only place in the United States where you can legally swim with manatees. Kings Bay and the Crystal River generate tourism enforcement including boating violations, manatee harassment (a federal offense under the Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act), and DUI. Federal manatee harassment charges are prosecuted through the federal court in Ocala, not the 5th Circuit state courts. FWC is the primary enforcement agency on the water.
Three Sisters Springs is a US Fish and Wildlife Service property within Crystal River where hundreds of manatees gather during winter months. The springs attract thousands of visitors for swimming and kayaking. Federal wildlife officers enforce strict no-touch, no-chase rules for manatees. Violations can result in federal charges with fines up to $50,000 and one year in prison. These federal cases are prosecuted in the Middle District of Florida federal court, not the 5th Circuit state courts.
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is south of Crystal River and attracts nature tourists. The US-19 corridor between Crystal River and Homosassa sees concentrated traffic enforcement by CCSO. Crystal River's compact city center along Citrus Avenue has a growing dining and kayak rental scene that generates seasonal enforcement activity.
Surety bonds (10% non-refundable premium) and cash bonds are accepted. Bonding agents must be registered with the Citrus County Clerk of Court. Call (941) 477-6888 to reach a registered Citrus 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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