DUI booking and release in Clearwater
Clearwater DUI arrests are commonly processed through Pinellas County intake. Required observation and booking steps may need to finish before a surety bond can be accepted, even when a bond amount already appears in the court record.
Confirm the defendant’s legal name, date of birth, booking location, charges, and any holds before starting paperwork. The official county lookup is the authoritative source for current custody information.
A DUI record can involve separate court, driver-license, and custody questions. The jail roster answers only the custody portion. Court notices and any licensing consequences should be verified with the agency responsible for that record instead of inferred from the booking page.
For a useful first call, have the arrest date, arresting agency, county, and exact spelling of the defendant’s name available. Ask whether booking is complete and whether the displayed status includes every charge or hold.
Court and facility procedures can change. Confirm time-sensitive details through the official resources linked on this page.
Official sources and verification
- Pinellas County official inmate-search resource
- Florida Statutes § 316.193
- Florida DFS bail bonds overview
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Recheck live agency and court records before acting.