Bail Bonds in Temple Terrace, Florida

Temple Terrace PD to Tampa Jail

Temple Terrace has its own police department (TTPD) serving this Hillsborough County city of about 28,000 residents surrounded by Tampa and the University of South Florida area. All arrests transport to the Falkenburg Road or Orient Road jail in Tampa.

USF Area Enforcement

Temple Terrace borders the University of South Florida campus. USF has its own police department for on-campus incidents, but off-campus student activity in Temple Terrace falls under TTPD jurisdiction. The Busch Boulevard and 56th Street corridors generate concentrated enforcement activity including DUI, drug offenses, and traffic violations near campus.

Riverhills and Residential Areas

Temple Terrace's Riverhills neighborhood along the Hillsborough River is an upscale residential area. The city maintains a small-town feel despite being surrounded by Tampa. TTPD focuses on community policing and traffic enforcement. The Lightfoot Senior Recreation Center and Woodmont Park host community events.

Hillsborough County Court System

All Temple Terrace cases are heard at the Hillsborough County Courthouse in downtown Tampa. The Hillsborough County Clerk at (813) 276-8100 handles case lookups. Bond posting can occur at either the Falkenburg Road or Orient Road jail facilities.

Hillsborough River Corridor

The Hillsborough River runs through Temple Terrace, providing kayaking, canoeing, and fishing recreation. Hillsborough River State Park is nearby. FWC patrols the river for BUI and fishing violations. The river corridor greenway trail system connects Temple Terrace to Tampa's Riverwalk. Waterfront residential areas along the river see occasional property crime enforcement. All Hillsborough County cases are heard in downtown Tampa.

Posting Bail

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

Nearby Cities in Hillsborough 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.