Polk County

Polk County’s detention network covers three key locations: the Central Jail in Bartow, the smaller South Jail in Frostproof, and the Processing Center for initial bookings. Together, they help manage the flow of individuals entering and leaving the system.

📍 Addresses & Facilities:

Central County Jail (main facility):
2390 Bob Phillips Road
Bartow, FL 33830

General Jail Inquiries / Booking Center: (863) 292‑3400 

Led by Stacy Butterfield—the first woman elected to this office and serving multiple terms—the Clerk’s office handles more than 1,000 vital services. That includes:

• Managing court records for criminal, civil, family, juvenile, and traffic cases
• Recording public documents like deeds, liens, marriage licenses, and passports
• Processing jury duty, traffic tickets, payment plans, and more

Stacy M. Butterfield, CPA

📍 Address:

255 N. Broadway Avenue

Bartow, FL 33830 

Phone:

(863) 534‑4000