Arrested in Daytona Beach? All Volusia County bookings go to the Branch Jail on Red John Road. First appearance hearings happen right at the jail, not at the courthouse.
The Volusia County Branch Jail is at 1300 Red John Road, Daytona Beach, FL 32120. This is the central booking and detention facility for all of Volusia County, including Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, DeLand, New Smyrna Beach, and Port Orange.
One detail that sets Volusia County apart: first appearance hearings are conducted at the jail itself, not at a separate courthouse. This is different from most Florida counties where defendants are transported to a courthouse or appear via video.
Volusia County's first appearance schedule has specific times that affect your bail strategy:
The 1:30 PM weekday start is late compared to most Florida counties. If someone is arrested at 3:00 PM on a Monday, they will not see a judge until 1:30 PM Tuesday. That is nearly 22 hours before a bond hearing. For charges that qualify under the uniform bond schedule, jail staff can process a pre-hearing release sooner, but for domestic violence, stalking, and certain felonies, a judge must set the bond.
Daytona Beach has a unique arrest pattern driven by major events that draw hundreds of thousands of visitors: Daytona 500 (February), Bike Week (March), Spring Break, Biketoberfest (October), and Turkey Rod Run (November). During these events, the Branch Jail operates at or near capacity, and booking and release times extend significantly. If someone is arrested during Bike Week, expect release to take considerably longer than a normal week.
Daytona Beach is in the 7th Judicial Circuit, which covers Volusia, Flagler, Putnam, and St. Johns counties. Each county has its own jail. An arrest in St. Augustine (St. Johns County) goes to a different facility entirely. The 7th Circuit's administrative orders and bond schedule are available at circuit7.org.
Call (941) 477-6888 to reach a licensed Volusia County bondsman who posts at the Branch Jail.
A licensed Volusia County bondsman is standing by to post at the Red John Road Branch Jail.