Arrested in Lake Wales? All Polk County bookings process through the Sheriff's Processing Center. We connect you with licensed local bondsmen.
Lake Wales has its own police department (LWPD) serving this central Polk County city on the Lake Wales Ridge. All arrests transport to the Polk County Processing Center in Winter Haven, about 20 minutes north. Release happens in Bartow. LWPD operates from 224 W. Stuart Avenue.
Bok Tower Gardens, a National Historic Landmark featuring a 205-foot Singing Tower carillon, is in Lake Wales. The gardens attract tourists year-round. The surrounding Iron Mountain area and citrus country contribute to Lake Wales' rural character. LWPD patrols the compact downtown while PCSO covers surrounding unincorporated areas.
The Lake Wales Ridge Scenic Highway runs through the city along US-27 and alternate routes. This designated scenic byway generates tourism traffic. US-27 through Lake Wales sees traffic enforcement and DUI patrol. The ridge's elevation provides unique geography for inland Florida.
LEGOLAND Florida Resort is in neighboring Winter Haven but draws visitors through Lake Wales. The tourism traffic along US-27 generates enforcement in the corridor between Lake Wales and Winter Haven. For Polk County's three-facility jail system, see our Bartow page.
The Polk County Clerk at (863) 534-4000 handles case lookups for all county arrests. Booking occurs in Winter Haven, release in Bartow. First-appearance hearings are held daily via video. Public defenders are assigned at first appearance for qualifying defendants. Lake Wales is in the 10th Circuit along with Hardee and Highlands counties.
Surety bonds (10% non-refundable premium) and cash bonds are accepted. Bonding agents must be registered with the Polk County Clerk of Court. Call (941) 477-6888 to reach a registered Polk 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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