Located in Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida, the Hernando County Detention Center is a 744-bed jail. For inmate information, you can contact them 24 hours a day at 352-544-2334.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on their charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the roster of individuals currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this facility, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Florida State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides details on the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s advisable to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you cannot locate it online, call Hernando County Detention Center at 352-544-2334 for help.
Phone: 352-544-2334
Physical Address:
16425 Spring Hill Drive
Brooksville, FL 34604
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
HCSO-SCH
PO Box 1848
Pinellas Park, FL 33780
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Hernando County Jail
16425 Spring Hill Drive
Brooksville, Fl. 34604
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Hernando County Detention Center, 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 352-544-2334 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Arrests Warrants for Hernando County and the entire state of Florida, as well as Hernando County Criminal Court Cases and Courts for each county in the state of Florida.
Hernando County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Hernando County Detention Center maintains an average of 744 offenders in custody on any given day. The Hernando County Detention Center 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 Hernando County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 16,080 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Hernando County Detention Center, located at 16425 Spring Hill Drive in Brooksville Florida is the central booking and intake center for the county sheriff's office and all the police departments operating in Hernando County. The jail can be reached by phone 24 hours a day by calling 352-544-2334. The inmates in their custody can be as high as 744, which is their rated capacity. Both males and females are incarcerated here, most are individuals who were recently arrested, can't afford bail and are awaiting trial. Others are already sentenced and have sentences of less than one year, and still others, although a smaller number, are juveniles between the ages of 14 and 17 who have been adjudicated for treatment as adults charged or sentenced on misdemeanor and felony crimes.
The Hernando County Detention Center was originally constructed in 1991, so it's well over 30 years old. It has undergone several minor renovations and small expansions over the years, but is currently at a critical point. Not only does the Sheriff want to expand the jail to at least 1,000 beds to prepare the expected growth in population in {county_extended], but he is concerned about the plumbing and general infrastructure in the existing buildings. In addition, there is currently inadequate housing for those in need of mental health services and those of a disciplinary population, no space for juvenile detainees, and a lack of storage needs in the warehouse and kitchen, among others. The site, which sits on about 30 acres, has an additional 10.5 acres of land to expand into. Costs range from $45 million to $400 million.
The Hernando County Detention Center provides inmates with services that include video visitation, phone use, messaging services and digitized mail. Inmates can buy up to $70 worth of commissary twice a month, and have a number of rehabilitative and educational programs available for inmates who are seeking help.
Scroll down this page to review inmate visitation schedules, regitration procedures, instructions on how to send inmates money and how to set up phone accounts so they can call you and others.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Hernando County Detention Center for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Hernando County Detention Center typically involves the following steps:
Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 352-544-2334.
Once booked at Hernando County Detention Center in Brooksville, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 352-544-2334.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in Hernando County, Florida, visit the Hernando County Detention Center Bail Information Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Hernando County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
16425 Spring Hill Drive
Brooksville, FL 34604
352-544-2334
Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Visit
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | NO on site VISITS |
MONDAY | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 11:30 AM - 11:30 AM 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
TUESDAY | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 11:30 AM - 11:30 AM 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 11:30 AM - 11:30 AM 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
THURSDAY | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 11:30 AM - 11:30 AM 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
FRIDAY | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 11:30 AM - 11:30 AM 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
SATURDAY | NO on site VISITS |
Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Inmate
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
MONDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
TUESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
THURSDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
FRIDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
SATURDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
How Video Visitation Works
SmartJailMail.com provides a two-way, real-time video visitation system which can be used to speak to your loved ones directly in their housing location within the jail.
At some locations you may also use a lobby kiosk at the facility to visit for free when scheduling a local / on-site visit.
Remote visits from home cost 50 cents per minute and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute increments.
To schedule a video visit you must first open a Smart Communications account.
Remote Video Visits From Home
Once you are connected with an inmate you can use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Remote visits from home are billed on a credits-per-minute model and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute blocks.
Local / On-Site Video Visits
Once you are connected with an inmate at a location where you have a visitation kiosk in the lobby, you may use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Local / on-site visits are provided free of charge.
This link explains everything you need to know about Smart Communications Video Visitation.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hernando County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-544-2334 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Hernando County Detention Center?
16425 Spring Hill Drive
Brooksville, FL 34604
352-544-2334
Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Visit
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | NO on site VISITS |
MONDAY | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 11:30 AM - 11:30 AM 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
TUESDAY | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 11:30 AM - 11:30 AM 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 11:30 AM - 11:30 AM 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
THURSDAY | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 11:30 AM - 11:30 AM 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
FRIDAY | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM 11:30 AM - 11:30 AM 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
SATURDAY | NO on site VISITS |
Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Inmate
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
MONDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
TUESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
THURSDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
FRIDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
SATURDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hernando County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-544-2334 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Hernando County Detention Center?
1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.
Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132
Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.
5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.
Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages
Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.
To send commissary money to an inmate in Hernando County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Hernando County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hernando County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-544-2334 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Hernando County Detention Center?
To communicate by telephone with a Hernando County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to receive phone calls from a Hernando County Detention Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, how often you can receive calls and when you can receive them and more, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: Your phone calls will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case. Anything discussed on the calls may be used in your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hernando County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-544-2334 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Hernando County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Hernando County Detention Center 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.
Envelopes
The Hernando County Detention Center also allows regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well.
Personal postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
HCSO-SCH
PO Box 1848
Pinellas Park, FL 33780
Legal Mail
Legal Mail is mail from Attorneys, law enforcement, the courts, bail companies, etc.
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Hernando County Detention Center 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 above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Hernando County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All legal mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Hernando County Jail
16425 Spring Hill Drive
Brooksville, Fl. 34604
To communicate by text or email with an Hernando County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Hernando County Detention Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hernando County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-544-2334 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Hernando County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
To send commissary money to an inmate in Hernando County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Hernando County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hernando County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-544-2334 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Hernando County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
SmartMail allows inmates to communicate safely and quickly with family and friends outside of the jail, prison or detention center. Inmates send and receive electronic letters using a safe and secure computer kiosk or tablet stationed in their institution. THE COST IS JUST $0.50 CENTS; cheaper than a postage stamp and envelope.
More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.
To communicate by text or email with an Hernando County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Hernando County Detention Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hernando County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-544-2334 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Hernando County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Hernando County Detention Center are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:
The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Hernando County:
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Hernando County Detention Center are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:
The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Hernando County:
For more information about Tablets and how your inmate can get one to use while he is in jail, chek out our Inmate Tablet page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hernando County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-544-2334 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Hernando County?
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This facility, known as "Hernando County Detention Center" is also known as Hernando County Jail, Hernando County Jail , Hernando County Jail , Florida, Hernando.