Arrested in Okeechobee? All Okeechobee County bookings process through the Okeechobee County Jail. We connect you with licensed local bondsmen.
Okeechobee is the county seat of Okeechobee County, and the Okeechobee County Jail is at 804 NW 2nd Street, Okeechobee, FL 34972. Phone: (863) 763-3117. The Okeechobee City Police Department handles city arrests while the Okeechobee County Sheriff covers surrounding areas.
Lake Okeechobee, the second-largest freshwater lake in the contiguous United States, dominates the county. The lake generates substantial FWC enforcement for BUI, fishing violations, and boating safety. The Okeechobee pier and boat ramps are popular fishing destinations. Bass fishing tournaments draw competitors nationally, creating seasonal enforcement spikes.
Okeechobee is cattle country, with ranching as a primary industry alongside sugar cane. The Okeechobee Cattlemen's Arena hosts rodeo events and livestock shows. Agricultural crimes including cattle theft and trespassing are more common here than in urban Florida counties. The Okeechobee Livestock Market is one of the largest in the Southeast.
The 19th Judicial Circuit covers Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin, and Indian River counties. Okeechobee is the most rural county in the circuit. The Okeechobee County Courthouse at 312 NW 3rd Street handles criminal proceedings. The Okeechobee County Clerk at (863) 763-2131 handles case lookups.
SR-70 (east-west) and US-441 (north-south) cross in Okeechobee, making it a crossroads for traffic between the Treasure Coast and southwest Florida. Drug interdiction stops along these highways are common. FHP and OCSO patrol these routes. The Brighton Seminole Reservation is west of Okeechobee; tribal police handle on-reservation incidents.
Surety bonds (10% non-refundable premium) and cash bonds are accepted. Bonding agents must be registered with the Okeechobee County Clerk of Court. Call (941) 477-6888 to reach a registered Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee County bondsman is standing by.