Lake County Jail & Bond Information
Where Lake County arrests are booked, where bonds are posted, when First Appearance is held, and what to have ready before you call.
Lake County jail facilities.
Lake County Detention Center
Lake County's detention facility. Arrests from Leesburg, Clermont, Mount Dora, Eustis, Tavares, Groveland, and Umatilla are booked here.
- Address
- 551 W. Main Street, Tavares, FL 32778
- Phone
- 352-742-4054 (Main line)
What happens, and when.
- Booking
The person is processed into the facility. It can take a few hours before they appear in the inmate search.
- First Appearance
Typically held within 24 hours of booking. Call the detention center to confirm the current schedule.
- Bond is set or confirmed
Bonds can be posted at the detention center or through a bail bond agent. Call ahead to confirm accepted payment methods.
- Release
Release timing depends on booking status, paperwork, and jail processing.
What to have ready when you call
The person's full name, date of birth, the county, which facility they are in, the booking number if you have it, the charge, the bond amount if it has been set, and the best callback number.
If you do not have all of it, call anyway and ask what to look for.
Find someone in Lake County custody.
Jail data, bond amounts, and booking status change continuously. Use the official resource above, then call for next-step guidance.
Lake County cities
Local bail bond help for the cities that book into this facility.
Facility details verified 2026-09-20 against official county and sheriff sources. This is general information, not legal advice. Confirm current hours and payment rules with the facility before you travel.
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