Broward County Main Jail Bail Bonds - Fort Lauderdale, FL

About Broward County Main Jail

Broward County Main Jail is operated by the Broward County Sheriff's Office, serving Broward County and the greater Fort Lauderdale area. The facility is located at 555 SE 1st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.

When someone is arrested in Broward County, they are typically booked into this facility. Bail is usually set at the defendant's first appearance before a judge, which generally occurs within 24 hours of arrest.

How to Bail Someone Out

The bail process at Broward County Main Jail follows standard Florida procedures:

Get the booking info. Look up the defendant's full name, date of birth, and booking number on the Broward County Sheriff's inmate search at www.sheriff.org
Contact QuickBail. Call (941) 477-6888 or submit your info online. We're available 24/7, including holidays.
Connect with a bondsman. A licensed Broward County bail bondsman will contact you within 5 minutes, verify the charges and bond amount, and walk you through the paperwork.
Bond is posted. The bondsman posts the bail with the court and the defendant begins processing for release - typically 4-8 hours at Broward County Main Jail.

Bail Bond Cost

The cost of a bail bond in Broward County is 10% of the total bail amount, mandated by the Florida Department of Financial Services. This fee is non-refundable.

Bail Amount	You Pay (10%)
$2,500	$250
$5,000	$500
$10,000	$1,000
$25,000	$2,500
$50,000	$5,000

Warning: Be cautious of any bail bond company advertising rates below 10% - they may be violating Florida law. Always verify your bondsman is licensed through the Florida Department of Financial Services.

Inmate Search

The Broward County Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate search portal. You can search by name or booking number to find current inmates, view charges, bond amounts, and booking photos.

Search inmates at: www.sheriff.org

Location & Directions

Broward County Main Jail is located at 555 SE 1st Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Use the map below for directions to the facility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact QuickBail at (941) 477-6888 or use our online form with the defendant's full name, date of birth, and booking number. A licensed bail bondsman will verify charges and post the bail bond. The fee is 10% of the total bail amount, as mandated by Florida law.

A bail bond costs 10% of the total bail amount - mandated by the Florida Department of Financial Services. If bail is $5,000, you pay $500. This fee is non-refundable.

Release typically takes 4-8 hours after bond is posted. Processing times can vary and may take longer during weekends and holidays.

The Broward County Sheriff's Office maintains an online inmate search portal. Visit their website or call (954) 831-8900 for information. You can search by name or booking number.

Some bail bond agents offer payment plans. Contact QuickBail at (941) 477-6888 to discuss options. The 10% fee is the legal minimum set by Florida law - be cautious of anyone advertising lower rates.