Bail Bonds in Lake Placid, Florida

Lake Placid PD to Sebring Jail

Lake Placid has its own police department (LPPD) serving this small Highlands County town known as the "Town of Murals." All arrests transport to the Highlands County Jail in Sebring, about 15 minutes north.

Town of Murals

Lake Placid features over 40 murals painted on buildings throughout the downtown area, earning it the "Town of Murals" designation. The murals attract art tourists. The downtown along Interlake Boulevard generates modest enforcement. The Caladium Festival celebrates the community's caladium growing industry.

Caladium Capital

Lake Placid grows over 95% of the world's caladium bulbs. The agricultural industry employs seasonal workers. US-27 runs through Lake Placid connecting to Sebring and Avon Park. Traffic enforcement along US-27 is active.

Archbold Biological Station

Archbold Biological Station south of Lake Placid is a premier ecological research facility studying Florida scrub habitat. The station's restricted access generates occasional trespassing enforcement. Lake June-in-Winter and surrounding lakes provide recreation and FWC enforcement.

Highlands County Clerk

The Highlands County Clerk at (863) 402-6565 handles case lookups. The 10th Circuit covers Polk, Hardee, and Highlands counties. For Sebring and Avon Park details, see our Sebring and Avon Park pages.

Lake June-in-Winter

Lake June-in-Winter south of Lake Placid provides bass fishing, boating, and waterfront recreation. FWC patrols the lake for BUI, fishing violations, and boating safety. The Lake June area includes residential waterfront communities with associated property crime enforcement. LPPD coordinates with the Highlands County Sheriff on cross-jurisdictional matters in the lake area.

Posting Bail

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

Nearby Cities in Highlands 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.