Bail Bonds in Milton, Florida

The Santa Rosa County Jail

Milton is the county seat of Santa Rosa County, and the Santa Rosa County Jail is at 5755 East Milton Road, Milton, FL 32583. Phone: (850) 983-1190. The Milton Police Department handles city arrests, and the Santa Rosa County Sheriff covers surrounding areas including Navarre, Pace, and Gulf Breeze.

NAS Whiting Field

Naval Air Station Whiting Field is north of Milton, training naval aviators and contributing significantly to the local population. Military personnel arrested off-base go through the standard Santa Rosa County booking process at the East Milton Road jail. Milton sits in the 1st Judicial Circuit, the same circuit as Pensacola (Escambia County). Each county has its own jail.

Blackwater River Recreation

The Blackwater River runs through Milton and is one of the purest sand-bottom rivers in the world. Tubing, kayaking, and canoeing on the Blackwater attract thousands of visitors, particularly during summer. Alcohol-related arrests during river outings are common. FWC and the Santa Rosa County Sheriff patrol the river. Blackwater River State Forest to the north also generates outdoor recreation-related enforcement.

Pace and Navarre Relationship

Milton is the county seat, but Pace (to the west) and Navarre (to the south near the Gulf) are large unincorporated communities served by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff. All arrests across these communities book at the same East Milton Road jail. The Santa Rosa County Courthouse at 6865 Caroline Street in Milton handles all criminal proceedings for the county.

Posting Bail

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

Nearby Cities in Santa Rosa 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.