Arrested in Lithia? All Hillsborough County bookings process through the Falkenburg Road Jail. We connect you with licensed local bondsmen.
Lithia is a massive unincorporated area in southeastern Hillsborough County, dominated by the FishHawk Ranch master-planned community. There is no city police; the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) provides law enforcement. All arrests book at the Falkenburg Road or Orient Road jails.
The FishHawk Ranch development entirely defines modern Lithia. The massive, affluent community generates law enforcement needs typical of high-end suburbs: property protection, traffic calming near schools, and domestic response. HCSO operates a district office specifically to manage the immense population growth in this sector.
Lithia Pinecrest Road is the primary artery serving the community. The rapid residential growth has severely strained this two-lane road. Extreme traffic congestion leads to high accident rates and requires constant traffic enforcement by HCSO to manage aggressive commuter driving.
The southern portion of Lithia includes Alafia River State Park and vast tracts of rural agricultural land. Park rangers handle in-park enforcement, while HCSO's agricultural deputies handle livestock issues and trespassing on the rural acreage outside the FishHawk boundaries.
The Hillsborough County Clerk at (813) 276-8100 handles case lookups. The 13th Circuit courthouse is in downtown Tampa. The massive suburban sprawl means transport from Lithia to the Falkenburg Road Jail takes about 30 to 45 minutes.
FishHawk Ranch features numerous massive public schools. The extreme traffic congestion during drop-off and pick-up hours is the primary quality-of-life complaint in Lithia. HCSO dedicates significant resources to school zone enforcement and managing the frustrated commuter traffic. The lack of major highway access means residents must navigate miles of two-lane county roads to reach Brandon or Tampa, leading to aggressive driving patterns.
Surety bonds (10% non-refundable premium) and cash bonds are accepted. Bonding agents must be registered with the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court. Call (941) 477-6888 to reach a registered Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough County bondsman is standing by.