BUI Bail Bonds in Polk County
A day on the water can turn into an arrest fast. If someone you love was taken in on a boating under the influence charge, we can help get them home, day or night.
How BUI Is Different From DUI
Polk County has dozens of lakes, and a BUI charge is enforced under Florida's boating safety laws rather than its traffic laws. It is often the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission making the arrest, not local police, but from there the case moves through the same county jail and bail system as any other charge.
The penalties and legal process for a BUI are similar to a DUI in many ways. If you are not sure which one applies to your situation, call us and we will help you sort it out.
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515 E Main St, Bartow, FL 33830 -
Hours
Open 24 hours a day, every day of the year
Most BUI bonds are handled entirely by phone, but you are welcome to stop by our Bartow office in person.
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BUI bail amounts vary by the details of the arrest, so use this calculator to get a starting number. Call us for the real bail amount and an exact price.
Florida sets a $100 minimum fee, so any bail amount under $1,000 will still show $100 below. At that minimum, the fee is due in full, with no payment plan.
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This is an estimate only. Call us for an exact price and to start the bail process right away.
How Our Agents Help With a BUI
A BUI arrest can catch a family completely off guard, especially after what was supposed to be a normal day on the water. Here is what we do for you:
- Answer the phone any time, day or night
- Explain how a BUI charge compares to a DUI
- Start the bond paperwork right away
- Work out a payment plan sized to your family's budget
- Coordinate with the jail so release happens as fast as possible
We have helped Polk County families through every kind of arrest, on the road and on the water, and we will walk you through exactly what happens next.
Not Sure Which Jail They're In?
A BUI arrest still moves through the same Polk County facilities as any other charge. Here is where to check:
Not sure where to even start? Call us with the person's name, or visit our inmate search page and we will help you find them.
BUI Bail Questions
Is a BUI the same as a DUI?
They are similar but separate charges. A BUI is enforced under Florida's boating safety laws instead of its traffic laws, though the penalties and bail process work in a similar way to a DUI.
Who arrests someone for BUI in Polk County?
It is often the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, though local law enforcement can be involved too. Either way, the arrest still moves through the same county jail system.
Where would someone arrested for BUI be held?
The same as any other arrest in Polk County: booked at the Sheriff's Processing Center in Winter Haven, then usually held at Central County Jail or South County Jail until bail is posted.
Is the bail bond fee 10% for a BUI charge too?
Yes. Florida law caps the bail bond fee at 10% of the bail amount, the same as any other charge, including BUI.
Do you offer payment plans for BUI bonds?
Yes, for bonds over Florida's $100 minimum fee. See our bail financing page for how payment plans work.
Serving All of Polk County
No matter which lake or waterway the arrest happened near, we can help. Most of our calls come from Davenport, Bartow, Lakeland, and Winter Haven, but we cover every part of Polk County.
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Whatever happened out on the water, we are ready to help get your loved one home.