Bail Bonds in Live Oak, Florida

The Suwannee County Jail

Live Oak is the county seat of Suwannee County, and the Suwannee County Jail is at 305 Pine Avenue SW, Live Oak, FL 32064. Phone: (386) 364-3222. The Live Oak Police Department handles city arrests while the Suwannee County Sheriff covers surrounding areas.

Suwannee River and Spirit of the Suwannee

The Suwannee River runs through the county, made famous by Stephen Foster's song. The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park hosts major music festivals including Suwannee Hulaween and Suwannee Rising. Festival weekends generate concentrated drug, DUI, and alcohol-related arrests. The park and surrounding river recreation bring FWC enforcement for BUI and fishing violations.

I-10 and I-75 Proximity

Live Oak sits near the I-10 corridor and is within 30 minutes of the I-10/I-75 interchange at Lake City. FHP patrols I-10 through Suwannee County. Drug interdiction stops on the interstate generate arrests that process through the Live Oak jail. The 3rd Circuit covers seven rural north Florida counties.

Dowling Park and McAlpin Communities

The unincorporated communities of Dowling Park, McAlpin, Branford, and O'Brien surround Live Oak. All arrests in these communities process through the Live Oak jail via the Suwannee County Sheriff. The Suwannee County Courthouse at 200 S. Ohio Avenue handles criminal proceedings.

Suwannee County Clerk

The Suwannee County Clerk at (386) 362-0500 handles case lookups and bond information. First-appearance hearings are held daily at the Pine Avenue jail. Live Oak's small-town character means LOPD maintains close community relationships and community-oriented policing.

Posting Bail

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

Nearby Cities in Suwannee 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.