Arrested in Tavares? All Lake County bookings process through the Lake County Jail. We connect you with licensed local bondsmen.
Tavares is the county seat of Lake County, and the Lake County Jail is right here at 551 W. Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778. The Tavares Police Department handles city arrests. The courthouse and jail are in close proximity, making Tavares the judicial hub of Lake County.
Tavares calls itself "America's Seaplane City" with the Tavares Seaplane Base on Lake Dora. The Wooton Park waterfront area and downtown Tavares have undergone revitalization with restaurants and events. The Lake County Fair and seasonal festivals generate crowd-related enforcement. For Leesburg details in the same county, see our Leesburg page.
Tavares sits on the shores of Lake Dora, part of the Harris Chain of Lakes. The waterfront area hosts seaplane splash-ins, boat shows, and festivals that generate crowd-related enforcement. FWC patrols the lake for BUI and boating safety violations. The Pavilion on the Lake and Ruby Street landing are primary enforcement zones during events.
The Lake County Administrative Center and the Lake County Jail are both on Main Street in Tavares, making it the concentrated government hub for the county. Bond posting and court appearances can both be handled within walking distance. The Lake County Clerk of Court at (352) 742-4100 handles case lookups. Tavares is central to all Lake County communities, with Leesburg, Mount Dora, Eustis, and Clermont all within 20 minutes.
Surety bonds (10% non-refundable premium) and cash bonds are accepted. Bonding agents must be registered with the Lake County Clerk of Court. Call (941) 477-6888 to reach a registered Lake 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 Lake County bondsman is standing by.