Arrested in East Palatka? All Putnam County bookings process through the Putnam County Jail. We connect you with licensed local bondsmen.
East Palatka is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, located directly across the St. Johns River from Palatka. There is no city police; the Putnam County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) provides law enforcement. All arrests transport to the Putnam County Jail in Palatka.
The Memorial Bridge (US-17) connects East Palatka to Palatka. Traffic enforcement, including DUI checkpoints, frequently occurs near the bridge approaches. An arrest in East Palatka requires a short 5-minute transport across the river to the county jail.
The community features waterfront homes along the St. Johns River and extensive agricultural lands inland, particularly cabbage and potato farms. FWC patrols the river for BUI and fishing violations. The agricultural areas generate equipment theft and rural enforcement needs.
US-17 and SR-207 intersect in East Palatka, forming a commercial corridor with agricultural supply businesses and retail serving eastern Putnam County. PCSO maintains a visible presence along these routes. SR-207 connects the area to St. Augustine.
The Putnam County Clerk at (386) 329-0361 handles case lookups. The 7th Circuit covers four counties. The Putnam County Courthouse is located in Palatka, making court appearances convenient for East Palatka residents.
The Putnam County Fairgrounds are located in East Palatka. The annual county fair and various agricultural events draw crowds from across the region. Event-related traffic control, parking management, and crowd enforcement are handled by PCSO. The community's proximity to Palatka makes it a residential base for many who work in the county seat or at the nearby Georgia-Pacific paper mill.
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.
All arrests in these cities are processed through the county jail. The booking and bail process described above applies to every one of them.
A licensed Putnam County bondsman is standing by.