Arrested in Key Largo? All Monroe County bookings process through the Monroe County Detention Center. We connect you with licensed local bondsmen.
Key Largo sits in the Upper Keys of Monroe County. Monroe County operates two jail facilities: the Detention Center at 5525 College Road in Key West and the Plantation Key Jail at 53 High Point Road in Tavernier. Upper Keys arrests (Key Largo, Islamorada) typically book at the Plantation Key facility in Tavernier, closer than Key West.
Key Largo is the self-proclaimed "Diving Capital of the World" with John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Tourist arrests, DUI on US-1 (the Overseas Highway), and boating-related offenses are the primary enforcement activities. FWC patrols the surrounding waters aggressively. The Monroe County Sheriff handles Key Largo since there is no city police department. The 16th Circuit covers all of Monroe County.
Monroe County's Plantation Key Jail at 53 High Point Road in Tavernier is much closer to Key Largo than the main detention center in Key West. Upper Keys arrests typically process through Plantation Key. However, if that facility is at capacity, defendants may be transported to Key West, adding over 90 minutes of drive time on US-1. Confirm the location before driving to pick someone up.
John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park in Key Largo is the first undersea park in the United States. FWC and park rangers enforce boating, diving, and marine sanctuary regulations. Spearfishing violations, anchor damage to coral, and alcohol-related boating offenses are common. The Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary adds federal enforcement jurisdiction for environmental violations.
Surety bonds (10% non-refundable premium) and cash bonds are accepted. Bonding agents must be registered with the Monroe County Clerk of Court. Call (941) 477-6888 to reach a registered Monroe 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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