Bail Bonds in Melbourne, Florida

Melbourne PD to Sharpes Transport

Melbourne has its own police department (MPD), but like all Brevard County cities, there is no local jail. All Melbourne arrests are transported to the Brevard County Jail Complex in Sharpes, about 30 minutes north on I-95. Melbourne criminal cases are heard at the South Brevard Courthouse at 51 South Nieman Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32901. This is where bond hearings and trial proceedings take place, but booking and release happen at Sharpes.

Eau Gallie and Downtown Nightlife

The Eau Gallie Arts District and downtown Melbourne nightlife along New Haven Avenue generate alcohol-related arrests, particularly on weekends. The Melbourne Causeway connecting to Indialantic and the beaches is a frequent DUI checkpoint location. All of these cases book through the Sharpes facility, not a local Melbourne jail. For Brevard inmate lookup, call (321) 690-1500 or search at brevardsheriff.com.

Melbourne Municipal Court

While felony cases from Melbourne are heard at the South Brevard Courthouse on Nieman Avenue, the City of Melbourne also operates a code enforcement and municipal court system for city ordinance violations. These are separate from criminal court. If someone received a municipal citation rather than a criminal arrest, the process is entirely different and does not involve the county jail system.

Melbourne International Airport Area

Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) brings additional law enforcement presence to the area. TSA-related incidents at the airport fall under federal jurisdiction, while incidents in the airport parking lots and surrounding roads are handled by Melbourne PD. Airport-area arrests follow the same county process: transport to Sharpes for booking. The airport area also sees concentrated DUI enforcement along Nasa Boulevard and US-192.

Posting Bail

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.

Nearby Cities in Brevard 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.