The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office runs one central jail on 49th Street North in Clearwater. Arrests from St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo and the beach towns are all booked there, and the Criminal Justice Center, where criminal cases are heard, sits right next door.
Cities we serve in Pinellas
St. Petersburg · Clearwater · Largo · Pinellas Park · Dunedin · Tarpon Springs · Seminole · Palm Harbor · Oldsmar · Safety Harbor · St. Pete Beach · Treasure Island · Madeira Beach · Gulfport
Primary booking facility
Pinellas County Jail — 14400 49th St N, Clearwater, FL 33762
Nearest courthouse
Pinellas County Criminal Justice Center (6th Judicial Circuit) — 14250 49th St N, Clearwater, FL 33762
Typical release timeline
Release timing at the Pinellas County Jail depends on intake volume and any holds. We give you an estimate as soon as the bond is posted and stay in touch until release.
Why Pinellas County families call Faroy
Pinellas only accepts surety bonds from registered bonding agents, and the bond has to be filed correctly the first time to avoid delays. We coordinate the bond through our surety network and handle the paperwork with your family by phone and e-signature.
How we post in Pinellas County
Pinellas County sits outside our core four counties, so the bond is posted through our nationwide surety network by a licensed local agent — acting on our behalf, under the same agreement you sign with us. Faroy remains your point of contact from the first call through discharge. Read how transfer bonds work →
Pinellas County: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is someone taken after an arrest in St. Petersburg or Clearwater?
Arrests across Pinellas County, including St. Petersburg, Clearwater and the beaches, are booked at the Pinellas County Jail on 49th Street North in Clearwater.
Do I have to go to the jail to post bond?
No. We handle Pinellas bonds by phone and e-signature, and payment can be made remotely.
When is bond set after an arrest in Pinellas?
Many charges have a standard bond that can be posted right after booking. Otherwise, Florida requires a first appearance within 24 hours of arrest, where a judge reviews the charges and sets or confirms bond.
Call (305) 642-1986. English or Spanish. Day or night.