Arrest & Court Process
Bail, Bond, and Release in Pinellas County
How pretrial release works in Pinellas County: the bond schedule, first appearance, the types of bond, release conditions, and what happens if…
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Pinellas County
Local courts, jail and booking information, and official Pinellas County resources.
Criminal cases arising in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Largo, and the rest of Pinellas County are heard by the Sixth Judicial Circuit, which also covers Pasco County. The Pinellas County Justice Center at 14250 49th Street North in Clearwater houses the criminal courts and the Clerk of Court. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office runs the county jail, and the Clerk of the Circuit Court keeps the court records.
Guides
Arrest & Court Process
What Happens at First Appearance in Florida?
What a first appearance hearing is, who has one, and what the judge decides about a lawyer, probable cause, and release, with…
Official resources
Government and bar sources for checking the current law and procedures.
- Court records and case searchPinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court (opens in a new tab)
- Jail and custody informationPinellas County Sheriff's Office (opens in a new tab)
- Pinellas County Justice CenterSixth Judicial Circuit of Florida (opens in a new tab)
- Office of the State AttorneySixth Judicial Circuit (opens in a new tab)
- Office of the Public DefenderSixth Judicial Circuit (opens in a new tab)