Arrested in Malabar? All Brevard County bookings process through the Brevard County Jail Complex. We connect you with licensed local bondsmen.
Malabar is a rural town in southern Brevard County, just south of Palm Bay. The town contracts with the Brevard County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) for law enforcement. All arrests transport to the Brevard County Jail in Cocoa, a long 40-minute drive north.
Malabar intentionally maintains strict zoning laws to preserve its rural, equestrian character. There is very little commercial development. BCSO deputies assigned to Malabar focus heavily on property protection, trespassing, and monitoring the extensive dirt roads and large-acreage lots that define the town.
US-1 runs along the eastern edge of the town near the Indian River Lagoon, while Malabar Road (SR-514) connects the town to I-95. Traffic enforcement on these high-speed corridors constitutes the vast majority of law enforcement activity visible to the public.
The Malabar Scrub Sanctuary and extensive trail networks attract hikers and mountain bikers. FWC and BCSO agricultural deputies monitor these areas to deter illegal dumping and off-roading. The town's extremely low population density means violent crime is virtually non-existent.
The Brevard County Clerk at (321) 637-2000 handles case lookups. The 18th Circuit covers Brevard and Seminole. Due to the extreme distance from Malabar to the central jail in Cocoa, the booking and release process is significantly delayed compared to central Brevard arrests.
Malabar's southern boundary sits near the Valkaria Airport. The surrounding scrublands and undeveloped tracts require BCSO to utilize off-road vehicles and specialized units to patrol for illegal dumping, poaching, and trespassing. The town's residents actively oppose the installation of sewer lines or dense subdivisions, ensuring Malabar remains one of the last true rural enclaves in the rapidly developing Space Coast.
Surety bonds (10% non-refundable premium) and cash bonds are accepted. Bonding agents must be registered with the Brevard County Clerk of Court. Call (941) 477-6888 to reach a registered Brevard 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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