Arrested in Hampton? All Bradford County bookings process through the Bradford County Jail. We connect you with licensed local bondsmen.
Hampton is a tiny city in Bradford County. Following severe municipal scandals and the disbanding of its police department in 2014, the Bradford County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) provides all law enforcement. All arrests transport to the Bradford County Jail in Starke, about 10 minutes north.
Hampton was historically infamous nationwide as one of America's worst speed traps on a 1,200-foot stretch of US-301. Following state intervention, the city's police force was abolished. Today, FHP and BCSO handle traffic enforcement fairly and proportionally along US-301.
County Road 18 intersects US-301 in Hampton, connecting to rural Alachua County (Waldo) and Clay County. The community itself is deeply rural with fewer than 500 residents. Law enforcement focuses on standard rural patrol, agricultural issues, and highway traffic management.
Hampton Lake provides some local recreation. FWC patrols the lake and surrounding wetlands. The city's small size and proximity to Starke mean it essentially functions as a rural suburb of the county seat. The dramatic history of the town's law enforcement is a unique part of Florida municipal history.
The Bradford County Clerk at (904) 966-6280 handles case lookups. The 8th Circuit covers six counties. The Bradford County Courthouse is in Starke. With the local police disbanded, arrests in Hampton now align with standard Bradford County statistics.
Since the dissolution of the local police force, Hampton has stabilized under the jurisdiction of the Bradford County Sheriff. The transition removed the predatory traffic enforcement practices and restored standard rural policing. BCSO deputies now focus on genuine community safety, property protection, and fair traffic management on the state roads connecting the community to Starke and Waldo.
Surety bonds (10% non-refundable premium) and cash bonds are accepted. Bonding agents must be registered with the Bradford County Clerk of Court. Call (941) 477-6888 to reach a registered Bradford 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 Bradford County bondsman is standing by.