DeSoto County Juvenile Detention

Q: Does DeSoto County have bail?

Does DeSoto County have bail? Yes, DeSoto County has bail and recognizes most types of bonds. As of January 1, 2024, Florida moved to a statewide uniform bond schedule. The uniform bond schedule may change every year. The DeSoto County Juvenile Detention will let you know the amount of the bond. Under most circumstances your bond amount is set during the booking process, and you are eligible to bond out prior to going to court. Prior to January 1, 2024, each county set their own bond schedule. For more serious crimes, bond will be set at the first appearance.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in DeSoto County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in DeSoto County? Florida offers bail in the form of cash bail or surety bond and bonds from a professional bondsperson.

Q: Who can set bail in DeSoto County?

Who can set bail in DeSoto County? Under most circumstances your bond amount is set during the booking process by a judge, and you are eligible to bond out prior to going to court. Prior to January 1, 2024, each county set their own bond schedule. For more serious crimes, bond will be set at the first appearance. Bail is set by a judge in accordance with a precalculated schedule based on the seriousness of the offense.

Q: When is bail set in DeSoto County Florida?

When is bail set in DeSoto County Florida? In most cases bail is set immediately after arrest, based on the precalculated schedule. If a defendant is not eligible for immediate release bail may be set by a judge at the initial court hearing, or arraignment.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention, call the jail’s booking line at 305-637-4343. There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status. Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours. If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online. DeSoto County Juvenile Detention Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in DeSoto County?

What happens during booking in DeSoto County? After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in DeSoto County for booking. Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

Q: What is the booking process like at the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention?

What is the booking process like at the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention? Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in DeSoto County and other Florida and USA jurisdictions. If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse. It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 305-637-4343 during business hours.

Q: How long does the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention booking process take?

How long does the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention?

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To search for an inmate in the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 305-637-4343 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Arrests Warrants for DeSoto County and the entire state of Florida, as well as DeSoto County Criminal Court Cases and Courts for each county in the state of Florida.

DeSoto County Juvenile Detention Inmate Search

The DeSoto County Juvenile Detention maintains an average of 42 offenders in custody on any given day. The DeSoto County Juvenile Detention has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year DeSoto County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,840 offenders.

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Question 2

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Jail (Main): 305-637-4343
Adult Probation: 863-993-4898
Juvenile: 941-741-3023
Juvenile Probation: 863-993-4520
Police: 863-993-4660
Public Defender: 863-993-4891
Sheriff: 863-993-4700
State Attorney: 863-993-4881

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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What happens during booking at DeSoto County Juvenile Detention?

After arrest, individuals are processed at DeSoto County Juvenile Detention, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.

The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.

Here are the typical stages of the booking process at DeSoto County Juvenile Detention:

Verifying the person’s identity.
Taking mugshots.
Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
Collecting DNA if necessary.
Conducting a physical search.
Confiscating personal belongings.
Providing a phone call.

Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 305-637-4343.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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How do you post bail in DeSoto County?

If someone is taken to DeSoto County Juvenile Detention in Bradenton for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 305-637-4343.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

Bail can be paid with cash, credit, or money orders.
Licensed bail bond agents in DeSoto County can facilitate payment.
Collateral in the form of county property can also be used for bail.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in DeSoto County, Florida, visit the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention Bail FAQ page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention? What is the Schedule?

DeSoto County Juvenile Detention ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1803 Fifth Street West
Bradenton, FL 34205
305-637-4343

Visits are 30 minutes.
You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 305-637-4343 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 305-637-4343 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY	TIMES
SUNDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY	9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DeSoto County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 305-637-4343 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DeSoto County Juvenile Detention’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 305-637-4343 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DeSoto County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 305-637-4343 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention?

How Do Inmates in DeSoto County Juvenile Detention Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in DeSoto County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

Register here,
contact them online, or
call 800-729-8355 if you want to speak to an agent.

For all the information regarding phone calls with DeSoto County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, costs, limits, tablet rental and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DeSoto County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 305-637-4343 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention, and what can I send them?

DeSoto County Juvenile Detention Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The DeSoto County Juvenile Detention allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The DeSoto County Juvenile Detention also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
1803 Fifth Street West
Bradenton, FL 34205

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
1803 Fifth Street West
Bradenton, FL 34205

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The DeSoto County Juvenile Detention allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
1803 Fifth Street West
Bradenton, FL 34205

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DeSoto County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 305-637-4343 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DeSoto County Juvenile Detention’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 305-637-4343 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention using an Online Messaging Service?

inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which DeSoto County inmates can use tablets to send messages to any friend or family member that has set up an on-line prepaid or direct bill account with Pay Tel.

How inteleMESSAGE Works

The DeSoto County Juvenile Detention inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages.
When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your DeSoto County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.
An on-line prepaid or direct bill account is required to use messaging.
You must visit the Pay Tel website, login to your account, and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link in order to send or check for messages. You will not be notified of messages by any other method.
All messages are subject to monitoring and review and should never be used for privileged attorney-inmate communications.
If a message is rejected for any reason, the sender’s account will be automatically credited for the cost of the message.
Free messages which are rejected will not be refunded or restored.

Cost to send messages

The sender of the message is charged $.50 per message. Rates are subject to change.
For friends and family outside of a facility, this amount is deducted from the prepaid account balance or charged to your direct bill account.
For inmates, the amount is charged to the inmate and deducted from the inmate’s debit account.
There is no charge to read a message that was sent to you.

Paytel App Download

Check to see if Tablets are Available in DeSoto County Juvenile Detention for rent to your inmate. Tablets can be used for phone calls, messaging, education, and entertainment.

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in DeSoto County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in DeSoto County Juvenile Detention follow these steps:

How inteleMESSAGE Works

The DeSoto County Juvenile Detention inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages.
When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your DeSoto County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.

For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in DeSoto County Juvenile Detention check out our Secure Messaging Guide for DeSoto County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DeSoto County Juvenile Detention’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 305-637-4343 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention for a small monthly fee.

Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

Phone Calls
Messages (email / texts)
Educational applications
Entertainment (movies, games, television, music)
DeSoto County Juvenile Detention information (rules, guidelines, visitation schedules, etc.)
Legal research
Medical requests
Programs (anger management, drug recovery, job skills, parenting, etc.)

Contact Paytel online, or call the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention directly at 305-637-4343 to rent a tablet for your inmate.

If you want download the Paytel App, click the image below:

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in DeSoto County? Read the following:

Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

Phone Calls
Messages (email / texts)
Educational applications and Entertainment
Legal Research
and much more!

Contact Paytel online, or call the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention directly at 305-637-4343 to rent a tablet for your inmate.

To find out everything you need to know about renting a tablet, what it can be used for, how much it costs, and more, check out our Tablet Page for DeSoto County Juvenile Detention.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DeSoto County Juvenile Detention’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 305-637-4343 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Other Jails in DeSoto County

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What are the other City and County Jails in DeSoto County?

DeSoto County County Jails

DeSoto County Jail

DeSoto County Juvenile Facilities

DeSoto County Juvenile Detention

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Other Jails Nearby

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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding DeSoto County?

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DeSoto County Juvenile Detention Information

What happens during booking at DeSoto County Juvenile Detention?

How do you post bail in DeSoto County?

DeSoto County Juvenile Detention ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

How Do Inmates in DeSoto County Juvenile Detention Make Phone Calls?

Register here,

contact them online, or

call 800-729-8355 if you want to speak to an agent.

DeSoto County Juvenile Detention Inmate Mail Guidelines

inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which DeSoto County inmates can use tablets to send messages to any friend or family member that has set up an on-line prepaid or direct bill account with Pay Tel.

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in DeSoto County

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention for a small monthly fee.

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention

Search for an Inmate in DeSoto County

DeSoto County Juvenile Detention

Search for an Inmate in DeSoto County

DeSoto County Juvenile Detention Information

What happens during booking at DeSoto County Juvenile Detention?

How do you post bail in DeSoto County?

DeSoto County Juvenile Detention ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

How Do Inmates in DeSoto County Juvenile Detention Make Phone Calls?

Register here,

contact them online, or

call 800-729-8355 if you want to speak to an agent.

DeSoto County Juvenile Detention Inmate Mail Guidelines

inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which DeSoto County inmates can use tablets to send messages to any friend or family member that has set up an on-line prepaid or direct bill account with Pay Tel.

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in DeSoto County

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention for a small monthly fee.

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention

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