Bail Bonds in Sunrise, Florida

Sunrise: BSO Contract City

Sunrise contracts with BSO for law enforcement, similar to Coral Springs. BSO deputies patrol the city under a contract arrangement, meaning there is no separate Sunrise police department. All arrests are processed directly through the BSO system and transport to the Main Jail in Fort Lauderdale.

Sawgrass Mills and BB&T Center

Sunrise is home to Sawgrass Mills, the largest outlet mall in Florida, and the Amerant Bank Arena (formerly BB&T Center), home of the Florida Panthers. Both venues generate significant arrest volumes, particularly during Panthers games, concerts, and holiday shopping season. Sawgrass Mills sees a high volume of retail theft arrests. Arena events produce DUI arrests on the surrounding roads. All cases process through BSO at the Fort Lauderdale jail.

Sawgrass Mills: Largest Mall in Florida

Sawgrass Mills attracts over 26 million visitors per year, making it one of the most-visited attractions in Florida. The mall and its surrounding retail complex generate a high volume of retail theft, shoplifting, and fraud arrests. BSO maintains a substation near the mall for processing before transport to the Fort Lauderdale Main Jail. During Black Friday and holiday shopping season, arrest volumes spike significantly.

Arena Events and DUI Enforcement

The Amerant Bank Arena hosts Florida Panthers NHL games, concerts, and events throughout the year. Post-event DUI enforcement along NW 136th Avenue, Sunrise Boulevard, and the Sawgrass Expressway is aggressive. BSO sets up checkpoints on arena event nights. If someone is arrested after a Panthers game or concert, they are transported to the BSO Main Jail in Fort Lauderdale for booking.

Posting Bail

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

Nearby Cities in Broward 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.