Arrested in Perry? All Taylor County bookings process through the Taylor County Jail. We connect you with licensed local bondsmen.
Perry is the county seat of Taylor County, and the Taylor County Jail is at 108 N. Jefferson Street, Perry, FL 32347. Phone: (850) 584-4225. The Perry Police Department handles city arrests while the Taylor County Sheriff covers the surrounding area including Steinhatchee.
The Foley Cellulose mill (Buckeye Technologies) is the largest employer in Taylor County. The mill and timber industry shape the local economy and community character. Industrial area enforcement includes truck traffic violations and workplace-related incidents.
Steinhatchee, a Gulf Coast fishing village in Taylor County, attracts scallop season visitors from across Florida. Scallop season (July-September) generates concentrated BUI enforcement and boating violations. FWC presence increases dramatically during scallop season. All Taylor County arrests book in Perry.
Perry sits at the junction of US-19/98 and US-27, connecting the Gulf Coast to North Florida. These highways generate traffic enforcement. The Florida Forest Festival, an annual timber industry celebration, generates crowd-related enforcement.
The Taylor County Clerk at (850) 838-3506 handles case lookups. The 3rd Judicial Circuit covers seven rural north Florida counties. The Taylor County Courthouse at 108 N. Jefferson Street (same block as the jail) handles criminal proceedings. First-appearance hearings are held daily.
The Forest Capital Museum State Park in Perry celebrates the timber industry that drives Taylor County's economy. The museum and adjacent Cracker Homestead attract visitors. Perry's annual Florida Forest Festival generates event enforcement. The rural character of Taylor County means TCSO provides primary patrol for the extensive unincorporated area surrounding Perry.
Surety bonds (10% non-refundable premium) and cash bonds are accepted. Bonding agents must be registered with the Taylor County Clerk of Court. Call (941) 477-6888 to reach a registered Taylor 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 Taylor County bondsman is standing by.