Once you are released from custody on Pretrial Release, you will remain on Pretrial Release. You can petition your assigned Judge to change your release method but that typically means you will need to be rebooked in the county jail and re-released. To petition your assigned Judge, you must contact your attorney or by writing a letter to your assigned Judge requesting to remove Pretrial Release.

You can use marijuana only if you have a valid medical marijuana card. The card will be treated as prescription and must be submitted to your officer via email or provided in person at our office. Please contact your officer at phone number: (941) 749-3051 to obtain the email address or to schedule a time to report to the office.

Yes. Please reach out to your officer via email or by phone to figure out how to get permission to travel.  However, you can travel to the following approved counties for Pretrial Release Manatee, Sarasota, Pinellas, Glades, Highlands, Polk, Charlotte, Hillsborough, Desoto, and Hardee. If you need to travel outside of the above counties, even for a day trip, you must contact your attorney or by writing a letter to your assigned Judge requesting permission to travel outside of the above counties.

You can monitor the progress / check for an update on your court case by visiting the Manatee County Clerk of Court website and searching for court records. You can search for yourself using your first and last name or your case number. You can access the Manatee County Clerk of Court website at: https://records.manateeclerk.com/CourtRecords/Search. If you are having trouble finding yourself, please search using your case number.

Make your request, provide reasonings for the request, and any other information you feel will help the Judge decide. Things to include: Your full name, Your court case number, and an address to receive a response from the courts.  Please keep in mind, that all materials sent to the Judge will become public information under the Sunshine law according to these Florida Statues:  Title X: Chapter 119  Title XIX: Chapter 286

you can mail the letter to the address listed below or in person to the Clerk Of Court.

Judges Name

P.O Box 1000

Bradenton, FL 34205

The No Contact Order will stay in effect the entire duration of your court case pending; it is not just until your first court date. You will need to have your court case closed before the No Contact Order can be terminated. You can also petition your line Judge to modify the No Contact Order via your attorney or by writing a letter to your line Judge requesting the modification. The No Contact Order can also continue to stay if effect if ordered as a condition of Probation. If you were convicted, ask your attorney if the No Contact Order is a condition of Probation.

You will be on Pretrial Release the entire duration of your court case pending; it is not just until your first court date. You will need to have your court case closed before Pretrial Release can be terminated. Closure can be: Dropped Status, Dismissed, Plea, Jury Trial, Diversion Programs, etc.

The answer to this question depends on the complexity of your case and the number of questions you will have for your officer. Meetings typically run at least 30 minutes. Please be prepared for these times to be the minimum.

Please contact your officer as soon as possible to get that information. Reporting status vary person to person. Contact your officer at phone number: (941) 749-3050.

The cost of supervision is fifty five (55) dollars per month.

This program will provide a sentencing alternative for offenders who could be given the option at the time of sentencing to perform various labor activities for the benefit of the community in lieu of incarceration at the Manatee County Jail. The program participant is paying his/her debt to society by working in Manatee County, thereby saving the taxpayer money. The Offender Work Program can be an extremely useful jail management tool.

A program participant is required to report to the Offender Work Program Headquarters regardless of the weather with the only exception being if hurricane conditions exist. If the weather prevents work from being done, the program participant may be redirected to other jobs. If the weather makes travel unsafe, the participant will be notified of any cancellation. Manatee County Offender Work Program Headquarters 1640 60th Avenue Drive East Oneco, FL. 34203

 Prior to starting the program, a participant must pre-register in person at the office. During registration, a schedule will be developed, and instructions will be given.

A program participant should report wearing clothing suitable for manual labor in prevailing weather conditions. If you are directed to wear protective clothing, you must comply. Wear footwear appropriate for work. Athletic shoes with slip-resistant soles are recommended. No shorts, tank tops, or open toe shoes will be allowed. NO CLOGS OR FLIP FLOPS.

Please bring the following: Your driver's license / Florida ID / Passport/identification with your name, face, and birthdate. All of the medications you are prescribed legally by a doctor (this is to include medical marijuana cards). An RX sheet is preferred. Call your pharmacy to request an RX sheet. The address of where you are currently and physically living. The best phone number to reach you for contact.

Please bring the following: Your driver's license / Florida ID / Passport/identification with your name, face, and birthdate. All of the medications you are prescribed legally by a doctor (this is to include medical marijuana cards). An RX sheet is preferred. Call your pharmacy to request an RX sheet. The address of where you are currently and physically living. The best phone number to reach you for contact. All conditions of probation you have already completed. Be prepared to provide proof of completion (Completion Letters/Certificate, Signed Community Service Logs, etc.)

Your termination date will be discussed during your Probation instruction / first meeting with your officer. If you have already had your first meeting with your officer, you can find your terminate date on your signed probation order.

Probation is found on the 5th floor of the Hensley Wing of the Manatee County Judicial Center. Manatee County Judicial Center: 1051 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205 Hensley Wing, 5th floor. Directions once you are *inside* the Judicial Center: Please enter through the metal detectors. Once through, take the stairs. Once on the second floor, take an immediate left. You will see a picture of a Judge and a hallway. In the hallway, please take the elevators 10 or 11 to the 5th floor. Exit the elevators and enter the Probation Division landing. Walk through the only door. Using the iPad on the wall, sign in for your officer. Please sit in the lobby and wait for your officer.

You can pay the fines and fees in person at the Manatee County Clerk of the Court. Manatee County Clerk of Court 1115 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205 You can pay with cash, debit/credit card, or money order made out to: Manatee County Clerk of Court. A processing fee will be applied when paying with a debit/credit card. You must have your case number ready.

You pay the substance abuse or drug testing fee In Person at the Manatee County Clerk of Court located at: Manatee County Clerk of Court 1115 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205 You can pay with cash, debit/credit card or money order made out to: Manatee County Clerk of Court. A processing fee will be applied when paying with a debit/credit card. Please have your case number ready.

The drug lab is located on the 2nd floor of the Judicial Center: Manatee County Judicial Center 1051 Manatee Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34205 Hours Open: Monday - Friday: 7:00 am-4:00 pm

You must obtain permission from your officer prior to going to this location. Sarasota County drug lab: 1751 Mound Street Sarasota, FL 34236 Hours Open: Monday - Friday: 7:00am-4:30pm