Bail Bonds in Graceville, Florida

Graceville PD to Marianna

Graceville has its own police department (GPD) serving this town in northwestern Jackson County. All arrests transport to the Jackson County Correctional Facility in Marianna, about 25 minutes southeast. GPD operates from 5348 Cliff Street.

Alabama State Line

Graceville is located just two miles south of the Alabama state line. Cross-border law enforcement issues, including fleeing suspects and transient crime, are common. GPD frequently coordinates with Alabama authorities and the Jackson County Sheriff on interstate matters.

SR-77 Highway Traffic

State Road 77 runs north-south through Graceville, connecting to Dothan, Alabama (north) and Chipley (south). This highway generates significant commercial truck and passenger traffic. Traffic enforcement and speed control through the city limits are strictly enforced by GPD.

Agricultural Roots

Graceville maintains a deeply agricultural character, historically tied to peanut farming. The Graceville Harvest Festival celebrates this heritage. The town's small population means GPD officers engage in highly personalized community policing, resolving many minor issues without formal arrest.

Jackson County Clerk

The Jackson County Clerk at (850) 482-9552 handles case lookups. The 14th Circuit covers six counties. The Jackson County Courthouse is in Marianna. The long transport to Marianna extends the booking process for Graceville arrests.

Baptist College of Florida

Graceville is home to the Baptist College of Florida. The college campus is integrated into the town, contributing to its quiet, conservative character. GPD maintains a close relationship with campus administration. The lack of large commercial developments means GPD officers focus heavily on neighborhood patrol and maintaining the low crime rate that attracts residents to the small rural community.

Posting Bail

Surety bonds (10% non-refundable premium) and cash bonds are accepted. Bonding agents must be registered with the Jackson County Clerk of Court. Call (941) 477-6888 to reach a registered Jackson County bondsman who can post at the facility.

Nearby Cities in Jackson 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.