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Sumter County bail and bond: the Powell Road jail, the Bushnell courthouse, and what to do next

Adults arrested in Sumter County are processed at the Sumter County Detention Center, 7361 Powell Road, Wildwood, run by Sheriff Patrick Breeden's office. Start with Sumter County Inmate Search. It shows whether the person is in custody, the charges, and the bond. The sheriff's line is 352-569-1600 for anything the search leaves out. Most bonds follow a court schedule, and you can pay by cash or through a licensed agent. The bail and bond guide has more.

Is my relative inside the Powell Road jail?

Type the full name into Sumter County Inmate Search. A match means the person is booked, and the record lists the charges and bond. Booking can take hours, so a new arrest may appear late in the day. If you still see nothing, call 352-569-1600. Have the birth date ready, and ask which agency made the arrest.

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Which jail takes people arrested in The Villages or Wildwood?

The same one. The sheriff's website says the Intake and Release Center on Powell Road processes people arrested by the Sheriff's Office and by state and local police across the county. Staff search, photograph, and fingerprint each person, check for other warrants, and decide housing. The center has 521 beds and books about 4,600 people a year.

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Who picks the bond amount?

At arrest, the officer reads the number off a court-approved schedule. The sheriff says the number is not negotiable at the jail. Only a judge can change it, as Florida law, section 903.011, says. A judge reviews the amount at first appearance and may keep it or raise or lower it.

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What dollar figure goes with my charge?

The Fifth Judicial Circuit, which covers Sumter, Lake, Marion, Citrus, and Hernando counties, posts its schedule as Administrative Order A-2024-02-A on the circuit court website. State law lets a chief judge set amounts higher than the Supreme Court's statewide schedule but not lower without the Court's approval. For a rough idea, the Florida Supreme Court's statewide schedule for 2026 (order AOSC25-69) sets the lowest amounts for release before a judge: $150 for a second-degree misdemeanor without force, $500 for a first-degree misdemeanor without force, $1,000 for a first DUI charged as a first-degree misdemeanor, $2,500 for a third-degree felony without force, and $5,000 for one with force. A chief judge may set higher amounts, so Sumter's can be higher. The booking record on the inmate search shows the real number for your person. A judge may change it at first appearance.

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My relative's Sumter record has no bond. Why?

Two common reasons. The sheriff says domestic-related charges get no bond until a judge sees the person. Florida law also bars release before first appearance for people who were on pretrial release or probation when arrested, people arrested three or more times in six months, and people charged with certain serious crimes. Under the Florida Constitution, article I, section 14, a judge may also refuse release for capital or life offenses when proof is evident or the presumption is great.

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How soon will a judge look at the case?

Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.130 says an arrested person must be taken before a judge within 24 hours. The judge may appear by video. At that hearing the judge reviews the charges, sets or changes the bond, and appoints a free lawyer if the person qualifies. For domestic arrests the sheriff says the hearing comes within 24 hours as well.

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Can I pay a cash bond in the lobby?

The sheriff's inmate services page says a kiosk in the public information lobby can be used to place cash bonds. Call 352-569-1600 before you drive out. Ask which payment types the bond kiosk takes and whether your amount is allowed. Keep the receipt with the booking name on it.

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How do I find a bail agent here?

Deputies may not recommend one. State law forbids it. Agents are listed in the phone directory, and a list is posted by the jail phones and in the public lobby. The Florida Department of Financial Services says the premium on a state bond is 10 percent of the bail the court sets, so a $2,500 bond costs $250. That fee is earned and cannot be refunded once the agent gets the person out, but it must be returned if the person never leaves jail. Collateral should come back within 21 days after the court discharges the bond. Ask for every term in writing, and read the bond instructions first.

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The bond is paid, so why is he still inside?

The jail says it often does not receive the paper bond for several hours, and bonds are handled in the order they arrive. After release, the person signs the bond and is told to ask the clerk for the next court date. Check Sumter County Inmate Search for a release status before calling.

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Can land or a home stand in for cash?

Possibly. Section 903.05 says a person who backs a bond, other than a bonding company, must live in Florida or own Florida real estate. The county's own steps for a property bond are for the clerk to explain, at 352-569-6600. Ask which papers, how much equity, and how long the review takes before you plan around it. A bail agent is usually quicker.

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He was arrested on a warrant. Is the bond different?

The judge who signed the warrant sets that bond. Someone who turns himself in on a warrant is booked and released through the same steps as any other arrest. If the warrant came from missing court, the clerk warns that the person may be held with no bond.

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Where is the clerk, and when is it open?

The Clerk of Court and Comptroller's main office is at 215 East McCollum Avenue, Bushnell, 352-569-6600. The listed hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. A limited-service annex sits at 8033 East CR 466 in The Villages, 352-689-4625. The Gloria Rowe Hayward Sumterville Center, 215 Gloria Rowe Hayward Way, 352-689-6599, closes daily from 1:00 to 2:00. Older felony files are at 352-569-6810; call first.

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Who is the free lawyer in Sumter County?

The Fifth Circuit Public Defender keeps a Sumter office at 416 North Lawrence Street, Bushnell, 352-569-6900. A judge appoints the office at first appearance when the person qualifies. The courthouse is at 215 East McCollum Avenue, 352-569-6950.

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Where is a teenager held?

The Department of Juvenile Justice screens arrests for Sumter County at 948 NW 30th Avenue, Ocala, 352-840-5840. A young person who must be detained goes to the Marion Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Ocala, not to Powell Road. Juvenile records are private, so the adult search will not list the child. Call the screening office to learn where the teen is.

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Is putting money on a jail account the same as bail?

No. Deposits buy phone time and store items. The sheriff points to commissarydeposit.com, plus a 24-hour kiosk in the Intake and Release lobby that takes cash, debit, and credit cards for deposits only. Neither kind of deposit buys a release. Bond is paid separately, as described above.

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If a Sumter court date gets missed, what then?

Under section 903.26 the court can declare the bond forfeited, and the clerk then sends notice to the bonding company. A warrant may follow. Reach a lawyer and the agent before the day ends. If you paid cash, ask the clerk at 352-569-6600 what it takes to protect the deposit.

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Sumter County bail contacts

Jail
Sumter County Detention Center, 7361 Powell Road, Wildwood, FL 34785; 352-569-1600
Bond guide
Bail and bond instructions
Custody lookup
Sumter County Inmate Search
Clerk of Court
215 East McCollum Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513; 352-569-6600
Courthouse
215 East McCollum Avenue, Bushnell; 352-569-6950
Bond schedule
Fifth Circuit order A-2024-02-A
Public defender
416 North Lawrence Street, Bushnell, FL 33513; 352-569-6900
Juvenile
DJJ screening, 948 NW 30th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34475; 352-840-5840; Marion Regional Juvenile Detention Center, Ocala

Sumter County offices revise amounts, hours, and payment rules without notice, and a judge can order a different bond. Ask the jail or the clerk before you send any money. This page gives general information only and is not legal advice.

Paying an Inmate's Bail or Bond in Sumter County

The Sumter County Sheriff recommends that you might want to use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Sumter County.

However if you don't want to use a bail bond agent:

  • You can always pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Sumter County, or in some cases the state of Florida, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Sumter County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
  • The typical fee for a bond in Florida is between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15% or less.  So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1,500.00.
  • Pay by cash, cashier's check, money order or credit card at the Sumter County Detention Center, or the courthouse in Sumter County where the offense took place.

Call 352-569-1700 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Sumter County inmate locator.

Sumter County Detention Center

Address:
219 E Anderson Avenue
Bushnell, FL 33513
Phone:
352-569-1700

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Sumter County


Does Sumter County have bail?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Sumter County?

Who can set bail in Sumter County?

When is bail set in Sumter County Florida?

 

 

Does Sumter County have bail?

Yes, Sumter 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 Sumter County Detention Center 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 Sumter County?

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

 

 

Who can set bail in Sumter 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 Sumter 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 Sumter 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 Sumter 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 Sumter County Detention Center 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, Sumter 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 Sumter 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 Sumter County have bail?  

Yes, Sumter 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 Sumter County? 

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

Who can set bail in Sumter 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 Sumter 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 Sumter 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 Sumter County Detention Center at 352-569-1700 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 Sumter County Florida?  

Some counties do accept online payment. Other only accept cash, money orders, or cashier’s checks. Contact the Sumter County Detention Center at 352-569-1700 for more information regarding accepted forms of payment.

What options are there to pay bail in Sumter 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 Sumter County Detention Center for more information about posting bail in Sumter 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 Sumter 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 Sumter County Detention Center 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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