Arrested in Ponte Vedra? All St. Johns County bookings process through the St. Johns County Jail. We connect you with licensed local bondsmen.
Ponte Vedra (and Ponte Vedra Beach) is an ultra-affluent unincorporated community in northern St. Johns County. There is no city police; the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office (SJSO) provides law enforcement. All arrests transport to the St. Johns County Jail in St. Augustine, about 35 minutes south.
State Road A1A is the primary artery. The community is famous for the TPC Sawgrass golf resort and massive, gated oceanfront estates. SJSO functions proactively here, focusing heavily on protecting high-net-worth properties, managing traffic during the massive PGA Tour events, and deterring transient crime from entering the community.
Ponte Vedra borders Jacksonville Beach (Duval County) immediately to the north. The county line is a hard boundary; suspects fleeing south from Jacksonville are frequently intercepted by SJSO deputies stationed on A1A. Coordination between SJSO and Jax Beach PD is constant.
Mickler's Landing is the primary public beach access point. SJSO strictly enforces parking regulations, alcohol ordinances, and beach driving rules in this highly contested public space. FWC and the SJSO Marine Unit patrol the adjacent Intracoastal Waterway.
The St. Johns County Clerk at (904) 819-3600 handles case lookups. The 7th Circuit courthouse is in St. Augustine. Violent crime is virtually non-existent; arrests primarily involve DUI or traffic violations on the major highways.
The PGA Tour headquarters and the annual PLAYERS Championship bring massive global attention and extreme traffic volume to the community. SJSO executes complex, large-scale security and traffic control operations during these events. The community's wealth funds advanced infrastructure, including automated license plate readers on A1A, to ensure maximum security for the high-profile residents.
Surety bonds (10% non-refundable premium) and cash bonds are accepted. Bonding agents must be registered with the St. Johns County Clerk of Court. Call (941) 477-6888 to reach a registered St. Johns 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 St. Johns County bondsman is standing by.