Bartow Bail Bonds: Polk County’s Jail, Release Center and Courthouse
Bartow is home to Polk’s Central County Jail, Releasing Center and courthouse. Licensed 24/7 bondsman: we post the bond, you pick them up. 863.201.7400.
Quick answer: Bartow, the Polk County seat, is where most Polk arrests end up: the Central County Jail and the Sheriff’s Releasing Center are on Bob Phillips Rd., and criminal court is at the Polk County Courthouse on N. Broadway Ave. Booking happens first in Winter Haven. Aftermath posts the bond 24/7 at 863.201.7400, and you pick your loved one up in Bartow.
Bartow’s Four Addresses Families Need
| Place | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Central County Jail (housing, first appearance courtroom) | 2390 Bob Phillips Rd., Bartow, FL 33830 | (863) 534-6123 |
| Sheriff’s Releasing Center (pickup) | Directly behind the Central County Jail | (863) 534-8712 |
| Polk County Courthouse (criminal court) | 255 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830 | Court main line (863) 534-4000 |
| Bartow Police Department | 450 N. Broadway Ave., Bartow, FL 33830 | (863) 534-5034 (lobby Mon–Fri 8–5) |
Note: booking is not in Bartow. Every Polk County arrest, including those by Bartow Police, is first processed at the Sheriff’s Processing Center, 7101 De Castro Rd., Winter Haven, north on US 17.
Not the Old Courthouse on Main Street
Bartow’s landmark domed courthouse at 100 E. Main St. was built in 1908–09 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. Today it houses the Polk County History Center, a museum and genealogy library, not criminal court. Hearings are held at the current Polk County Courthouse, 255 N. Broadway Ave. Check the court notice for the exact courtroom, and allow time for security screening.
How a Polk Arrest Reaches Bartow
- Arrest anywhere in Polk, by Bartow Police, the Sheriff or another city’s police.
- Booking at the Processing Center in Winter Haven.
- First appearance, if no bond was set. Hearings are held at the jail courtrooms or, on weekends and holidays, at the Polk County Courthouse in Bartow. Family can watch from the jail lobby or join the Tenth Circuit’s virtual courtroom.
- Housing at the Central County Jail if the person is not released.
- Release from the Sheriff’s Releasing Center behind the jail once the bond is posted.
Full detail on each step, visits and inmate accounts is in our Polk County Jail bail bonds guide.
Bail Someone Out and Pick Them Up in Bartow
- Call 863.201.7400 with the person’s name and date of birth; we find the booking and bond.
- Sign by phone or our online bail application. No office visit.
- We post the bond with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, day or night.
- Wait at the Releasing Center on Bob Phillips Rd. Release usually follows within a few hours of posting; call (863) 534-8712 if you need an update.
Cost
Florida law fixes the bail bond premium at 10% of the bond, with a $100 minimum per charge. A $3,000 bond costs $300. Bonding out quickly also limits the Sheriff’s $2-per-day custody fee, charged on top of the $30 book-in fee and $9 hygiene kit fee. Payment plans are available for qualified co-signers.
Why Bartow Families Call Aftermath
- Polk County agents who work the Winter Haven–Bartow system every day.
- Our Lakeland bail bonds office is in south Lakeland (Lakeland is about 12 miles from Bartow), and we handle everything remotely.
- 24/7 licensed agents, including holidays.
- All charges, from traffic and DUI to felonies and warrants.
- 4.9 stars from 350+ Google reviews.
We also serve Fort Meade, Mulberry, Eagle Lake and Winter Haven. Facing a warrant? Read how to check for a warrant in Florida.
Bartow Bail Bond FAQs
Where is the Polk County jail in Bartow?
The Central County Jail is at 2390 Bob Phillips Rd., Bartow, FL 33830. Phone: (863) 534-6123.
Where do I pick someone up after they bond out in Polk County?
At the Sheriff’s Releasing Center, directly behind the Central County Jail in Bartow. Phone: (863) 534-8712.
Is the old courthouse on Main Street still used for court?
No. It is now the Polk County History Center. Criminal court is at the Polk County Courthouse, 255 N. Broadway Ave.
Are people arrested in Bartow booked in Bartow?
No. All Polk County arrests are booked at the Sheriff’s Processing Center in Winter Haven first.
How much does a bail bond cost in Bartow, FL?
10% of the bond amount, with a $100 minimum per charge, set by Florida law.
Need Help Now? We Answer 24/7
Call 863.201.7400, 24/7. Our Lakeland office serves all of Polk County, 24/7.
General information, not legal advice.