Arrested in Key West? All Monroe County bookings process through the Monroe County Detention Center. We connect you with licensed local bondsmen.
Key West is at the end of the road, literally, 160 miles from Miami down US-1. The Monroe County Detention Center is at 5501 College Road, Key West, FL 33040. Phone: (305) 292-7040. This is where all Lower Keys arrests are booked. Monroe County also operates a facility in Marathon for Middle Keys arrests. Key West has its own police department (KWPD) and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office also patrols the area.
Key West is a tourist destination first and a city second. Duval Street generates a massive volume of alcohol-related arrests year-round, with spikes during Fantasy Fest (October), Lobster Mini-Season (July), and spring break. The majority of arrestees are tourists from out of state, which complicates bail because out-of-state defendants are flight risks. Return court dates require coming back to Key West. A Monroe County bondsman experienced with tourist cases is critical. Call (941) 477-6888.
Duval Street runs from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, about 1.2 miles of bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues. On any given night, KWPD and MCSO deputies patrol Duval handling public intoxication, disorderly conduct, fighting, and DUI arrests. The volume spikes dramatically during Fantasy Fest (late October), when Key West's population can double with visitors.
Monroe County stretches over 100 miles of islands. The county operates two detention facilities: the Key West facility at 5501 College Road for Lower Keys arrests, and the Marathon facility on the Overseas Highway for Middle Keys arrests. Upper Keys arrests (Key Largo, Islamorada) may initially process through a substation before transport to one of these facilities. If you are not sure which facility has your person, call (305) 292-7040 (Key West) or (305) 289-2430 (Marathon).
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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