Jackson County Corrections Facility Inmate Bail & Bonds

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Jackson County bail and bond: the Marianna jail, the clerk, and the first-appearance clock

Jackson adults go to the Jackson County Correctional Facility, 2737 Penn Avenue, Marianna, FL 32448, which county government runs under a Chief of Corrections. Its phone is 850-482-9651. Start with Jackson County Inmate Search for the booking and the bond. Court papers sit with the Clerk of the Circuit Court, 850-482-9552. Do not confuse this county jail with the state prisons in Jackson County; those hold sentenced inmates and do not take bond money.

Is my husband in the Marianna jail?

Search his name on Jackson County Inmate Search. Then call the jail at 850-482-9651 if nothing shows. Jackson may not list someone booked within the last hour. Jackson is small, so if the desk says he isn't there, ask if he was sent to another jail.

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Which building do I go to for a bond?

Start at the Jackson County Correctional Facility, 2737 Penn Avenue, Marianna. The Florida Department of State directory lists that address and the 850-482-9651 number. The county's jail page lists a lobby kiosk open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day, but that kiosk puts money on an inmate's account and does not post a bond. Call before you drive over to ask where a bond is taken and at what hours.

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What can I pay with?

Phone the Jackson jail desk at 850-482-9651 to learn what it accepts for a bond, cards included. The lobby kiosk takes cash or cards, but only for an inmate's account, and that money is not bail. In Jackson, pay the jail or the court clerk in full, never a stranger. Jackson families can also hire a bail agent. Agents must be licensed, and the state's Department of Financial Services explains the rules.

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What is a 2026 Jackson bond for a common charge?

The Florida Supreme Court's statewide schedule, in effect through December 31, 2026, is the starting point for release before a judge. Jackson's base amounts run from $150 for a second-degree misdemeanor absent force up to $5,000 for a forcible third-degree felony. In between: $250 for a second-degree misdemeanor with force, $500 and $1,000 for a first-degree misdemeanor without and with force, and $2,500 for a third-degree felony without force.

The Fourteenth Circuit may use higher figures, and at first appearance a judge can set anything within the law. The booking record has the real number.

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What if the jail says he cannot bond out?

Some arrests need a judge first. Florida Statute 903.011(6) has some Jackson arrestees wait for a judge, including registered sex offenders and people accused of robbery, burglary, or felony battery. A judge decides after reviewing the case.

For Jackson, the Florida Constitution (Article I, section 14) allows no-bail holds in capital or life cases where proof leaves little doubt.

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When does he see a judge?

Within 24 hours of arrest. Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.130 requires it, and the hearing can be held by video. The judge tells him the charges, considers a lawyer, and sets release terms. When a Jackson bond is too high, a lawyer can request a smaller one. The Clerk at 850-482-9552 can give the case number.

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How much does a bail agent keep?

The Department of Financial Services puts a Jackson state bond premium at 10 percent of court-set bail. The agent keeps it once the person is released, but a premium paid for someone who never gets out must be returned. The agent may not keep collateral for personal gain and should return it within 21 days after the bond ends.

Put every term in writing. A complaint about an agent can go to the helpline at 1-877-693-5236.

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Can I use land in Jackson County?

It may be possible. In Jackson, any surety besides a bonding company must reside in Florida or hold land in Florida (Florida Statute 903.05). The state says an agent cannot accept a quitclaim deed as collateral. For a court-approved property bond in Jackson County, ask the Clerk at 850-482-9552 about the county rule and the equity needed.

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Will the cash bond come back?

Usually, once the case is over. The clerk holds back unpaid court costs and fees from a cash bond that someone other than an agent posted (Florida Statute 903.286). In Jackson, missing court can cost the bond. Keep Jackson receipts showing the case number; the Clerk can explain mailed refunds.

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Where is the Jackson County courthouse?

The courthouse is at 4445 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL 32446. Jackson's Clerk answers at 850-482-9552, weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mail goes to P.O. Drawer 510, Marianna, FL 32447. Ask the Clerk where first appearance is held and which courtroom hears the charge.

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What if a Marianna officer or another town made the arrest?

Town departments bring adults to the county jail for booking, but it is not clear whether any local department has its own holding cell. Get the report number from the Jackson arresting agency, then check Jackson County Inmate Search or phone 850-482-9651.

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Who defends Jackson County cases if we cannot pay?

Jackson's circuit, the Fourteenth, elects its own Public Defender. A judge decides at first appearance whether a person qualifies, so ask for a lawyer at that hearing. The Public Defender's Marianna line is 850-482-9366.

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Where does Jackson County send arrested youth?

Detention screening for Jackson County is at the Department of Juvenile Justice office, 651 West 14th Street, Suite M, Panama City, 850-767-3262. If a youth is held, the likely destination is Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center, 450 East 11th Street, Panama City, FL 32401, 850-872-4706. Jackson staff will not share juvenile case details by phone, and children are left off the adult search.

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What if he skips a hearing?

Florida Statute 903.26 lets the court declare the bond forfeited when a defendant does not appear. The surety is entitled to notice first. Tell the lawyer and the bail agent that day. A bench warrant for the missed date can also lead to a new arrest.

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What are the warning signs of a bond scam?

Gift cards, wire transfers to an individual, and pressure to pay in minutes are red flags. Check numbers yourself: the jail at 850-482-9651 and the Clerk at 850-482-9552. Confirm a bail agent's license with the state before paying any fee.

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Can ICE keep someone in the Jackson jail after bond is posted?

  • With Form I-247A, ICE can ask the Jackson jail to keep a person.
  • That extra hold in Jackson lasts up to 48 hours.
  • Saturdays, Sundays and holidays all count in Jackson.
  • Paying a Jackson bond will not lift the detainer.
  • The Jackson judge who sets bond learns of it (F.S. 908.105).
  • The Jackson prosecutor is told too.
  • Every Florida jail sheriff, Jackson included, must join 287(g) (F.S. 908.11).
  • For Jackson, ICE's 287(g) list shows:
    • Task Force Model
  • If ICE takes someone from Jackson, search the ICE detainee locator.

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Jackson County bond contacts

County jail
Jackson County Correctional Facility, 2737 Penn Avenue, Marianna, FL 32448; 850-482-9651
Bond guide
Jackson County jail bail and bond help
Custody lookup
Jackson County Inmate Search
State Attorney
4445 Lafayette Street, Room 201, Marianna; 850-482-9555
Clerk of the Circuit Court
Courthouse, 4445 Lafayette Street, Marianna, FL 32446; 850-482-9552; Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; P.O. Drawer 510, Marianna, FL 32447
Public Defender
Fourteenth Circuit, Marianna line 850-482-9366
Juvenile
Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center, 450 East 11th Street, Panama City, FL 32401; 850-872-4706; DJJ screening 850-767-3262
Bail agent complaints
Florida Insurance Consumer Helpline, 1-877-693-5236

Jackson County figures, payment options, and phone lines may change without notice, and a judge can set another amount. Jackson families should confirm with the jail or Clerk before sending funds. This guide shares general information only.

Jackson County Corrections Facility

Address:
2737 Pennsylvania Ave
Marianna, FL 32448
Phone:
850-482-9651

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Jackson County


Does Jackson County have bail?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Jackson County?

Who can set bail in Jackson County?

When is bail set in Jackson County Florida?

 

 

Does Jackson County have bail?

Yes, Jackson County has bail and recognizes most types of bonds.

As of January 1, 2024, Florida moved to a statewide uniform bond schedule. The uniform bond schedule may change every year. The Jackson County Corrections Facility will let you know the amount of the bond.

Under most circumstances your bond amount is set during the booking process, and you are eligible to bond out prior to going to court. Prior to January 1, 2024, each county set their own bond schedule. For more serious crimes, bond will be set at the first appearance.

 

 

What kind of bonds are accepted in Jackson County?

Florida offers bail in the form of cash bail or surety bond and bonds from a professional bondsperson.

 

 

Who can set bail in Jackson County?

Under most circumstances your bond amount is set during the booking process by a judge, and you are eligible to bond out prior to going to court. Prior to January 1, 2024, each county set their own bond schedule.

For more serious crimes, bond will be set at the first appearance. Bail is set by a judge in accordance with a precalculated schedule based on the seriousness of the offense. 

 

 

When is bail set in Jackson County Florida?

In most cases bail is set immediately after arrest, based on the precalculated schedule. If a defendant is not eligible for immediate release bail may be set by a judge at the initial court hearing, or arraignment. 

What is Bail?

Bail is what the arrested in Jackson County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance. 

The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial. Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program. 

Bail is usually a significant enough amount of money and/or condition that the person will be negatively impacted and has incentive to return to court and not flee. A flight risk usually means that the person would flee the area, and not necessary that they are going to take an airplane. 

If a judge in Jackson County feels that the arrested will return to court for further proceedings, the arrested could be released under a conditional release without needing to pay bail money. This is called Released on Own Recognizance, or ROR.  

Conditions for ROR might be to obey all court orders and laws, maintain contact with the lawyer, report changes in residence or have no contact with the victim. Family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court. 

If the judge or bail schedule determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will be detained in the Jackson County Corrections Facility until the case is resolved or goes to trial. 

Bail can be denied if the defendant did not comply with bail conditions from a previous arrest. Bail is usually denied in cases of violent offenses. 

What is the difference between Bail and Bond?

Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different.

The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions.

Think of a bond as a loan to pay for the bail.  

The bond payment is always written to the court in your municipality, Jackson County or district directly and does not go through the defendant. Chances of obtaining a bond from a bond company or clerk of court are better if family is involved.  

The thought of being in jail can cause the arrested to panic and try to secure a bond immediately.

DO NOT panic and take the time to understand all the options.  

More courts are now trying to work with defendants to make bail work and might provide non-monetary options or even reduce the bail.  

Payments to a bond company are not refundable. It is a long process to get back property title or money that was given to the clerk of court or bondsperson to secure the bond. This could put your loved ones into a difficult financial situation. 

Another reason not to unnecessarily rush into securing a bond is that if the court notes that you came up with the money to pay a bond company, they may assume you have resources to pay a defense attorney and decline public defense.  

On the other hand, as anyone who has ever been involved in their criminal defense understands, fighting your case while ‘out on the streets’ gives you a much better chance of either winning, or getting a more favorable sentence.  

What are the different types of bonds in Jackson County?

Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which types of bonds are available to them.

To describe the types of bonds, let’s use an example of buying your neighbor’s car. Your neighbor decides the price of the car and how they would be paid. Similarly, the court (meaning a police or bail officer, clerk of court, bail magistrate or judge) determines the bail amount and how it would be paid. Here are different options that the seller of the car or the court might consider:

You could pay full asking price for the car in cash. This is similar to paying cash bail. The full amount of bail would be paid to the town or county clerk or at the jail. Cash, cashier’s checks and credit cards are usually accepted. A Florida bondsperson will not write a bond for under $250.

Surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.

You can put a deposit down for your neighbor’s car and sign an agreement that the car will be paid off at a later date. Cash percentage in lieu of bonds is when the defendant pays a percentage of the bail amount, usually 10%, to the court which then holds the money until the case is over. 

The amount is returned to the person who paid the 10% after the case is over. In most cases, the full amount is not returned if there are court fees or fines due. This is a type of surety bond if another person signs the bond paperwork.

You could sign an agreement that if the car were not paid off, that your neighbor would get your house or something of value. 

A property bond is a bond that the courts might consider in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate (mobile homes are not accepted).  

Usually, the property must be in the same state as the courts, and it must be worth at least 1 ½ - 2 times the amount of the bond.  

There are multiple court fees involved to execute a property bond with the courts and a tedious process to get the property deed back. This is another type of surety bond if another person or a bond company is used to secure the bond. 

You could also go to a local bank and take out a car loan offering property or anything of value for collateral. You may get someone to co-sign on the loan and offer their property. The bank charges fees, interest and could keep your property if you did not pay the loan back, or even on time.  

A professional bondsperson makes money, at least 10% of the bond amount by providing you with a “loan” called a bond. The percent that they charge is fixed by the state and cannot be negotiated. The defendant or surety does not get that 10% or more back even if the terms of the bail are met. 

With a property bond, the property deed would need to be signed over to the bondsperson and everyone on the deed would need to be involved. 

A bondsperson might consider a transfer bond that is transferable across state lines but generally a bond company will only assume the loan to adjoining states. For a Florida resident arrested in another state, bond companies will do transfer bonds but the person putting up the security has to be a Florida resident.

Since the bondsperson signed off, to be responsible that you show to court as your surety and ultimately, they can send a bounty hunter to bring you to court if you flee. A bondsperson does not have to give you a bond if the defendant seems to be too much of a risk.

Ask the bondsperson to explain all the costs: percentage, fees or court fees. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company. Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing. Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.

(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information.  A bondsperson will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)

Does Jackson County have bail?  

Yes, Jackson County has bail and recognizes most types of bonds.

As of January 1, 2024, Florida moved to a statewide uniform bond schedule.

Under most circumstances your bond amount is set during the booking process, and you are eligible to bond out prior to going to court. Prior to January 1, 2024, each county set their own bond schedule. For more serious crimes, bond will be set at the first appearance.

What kind of bonds are accepted in Jackson County? 

Florida offers bail in the form of cash bail or surety bond and bonds from a professional bondsperson.

Who can set bail in Jackson County?

Under most circumstances your bond amount is set during the booking process by a judge, and you are eligible to bond out prior to going to court. Prior to January 1, 2024, each county set their own bond schedule.

For more serious crimes, bond will be set at the first appearance. Bail is set by a judge in accordance with a precalculated schedule based on the seriousness of the offense. 

When is bail set in Florida?

In most cases bail is set immediately after arrest, based on the precalculated schedule. If a defendant is not eligible for immediate release bail may be set by a judge at the initial court hearing, or arraignment. 

Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Jackson County Florida?

Yes, if there are extenuating circumstances, let the judge know at your initial appearance.  Your attorney can also request a bond reduction.

In Jackson County, who can pay bail for me? 

Monetary bail may be posted by any friend or relative. Surety bonds are only accepted from registered bail bond agent. Bail may be posted at the county jail where the defendant has been charged. Please contact Jackson County Corrections Facility at 850-482-9651 for information related to types of payment accepted, hours of operation, and location.

The person posting bail should be a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back. 

A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant. A professional bondsperson who is approved by the State of Florida could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.

Can bail be paid online in Jackson County Florida?  

Some counties do accept online payment. Other only accept cash, money orders, or cashier’s checks. Contact the Jackson County Corrections Facility at 850-482-9651 for more information regarding accepted forms of payment.

What options are there to pay bail in Jackson County Florida?

Cash or surety bond. Surety bonds are only accepted from registered bail bond agents. Bail may be posted at the county jail where the defendant is charged. Please contact the jail for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted: Go to the Jackson County Corrections Facility for more information about posting bail in Jackson County.

Will I get all my bond money back in Florida? 

Money is returned to the person who paid the bail; in whole or in part once the case is finished. There may be fees, restitution (money to pay for damage caused by the crime) or fines that come out of that amount. If you used a bondsperson, you would not get your 10% back. Property is returned by the court or bondsperson after the appropriate requests and formal paperwork are completed with the court.

Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Jackson County? 

The judge or officer who sets bail determines which kind of bond will be an option however personal recognizance bonds are not offered in Florida, leaving few options for no money up front.

What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in Florida?  

The Jackson County Corrections Facility or court in this jurisdiction can provide you with a list of approved and licensed bond companies, but they cannot recommend a specific company. You are not obligated to use the first company available and can call several companies to compare what kind of bonds that the bondsperson is willing to execute.  

The percentage of bail that the bond company can charge is set, usually at 10%, by the state and cannot be negotiated.

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