Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West

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Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West Information

Located in Tampa, Florida, the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West serves only the county of Hillsborough at this time. It has a top capacity of 80 juveniles, and most will remain an average of 12 days. They are only held at this location if they are assigned to it by the court, and they will remain until they have been sentenced or placed into a commitment facility. Safety, security, and humane treatment of all students and staff are the first focus of the facility, and each student is treated with respect and care throughout their stay. School classes are held Monday to Friday and will begin after breakfast and continue until after lunch. These classes are provided by the local department of education and follow the guides of the local schools. This allows for an easy transition of their education to the facility and then back to their school. Medical and mental health concerns are addressed, including any substance abuse or use, anger management, learning delays, and other concerns. Physical activity, group activities, and recreational time are all provided to improve health and to support positive social interaction and growth of social skills. Juveniles will learn to be respected and contributing members of their community by become such within the detention center community. Mail: All mail is subject to assessment and any that contains contraband, conversations or planning of illegal activity, or inappropriate content may be censored or refused. It must all be sent through the US Postal System and will not be delivered or accepted in any other manner. Include a complete return address on any letters. 3948 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Tampa, FL 33614 Phones: Phones are available at least once a week and as often as each day for youth to call their parents or guardians, with other phone numbers requiring additional approval before they can be reached. Visiting: Visiting hours are in place two days each week to permit all families the opportunity to visit. Upon arrival only parents, legal guardians, and grandparents are approved visitors, however there is a process to add others to the visitation list. Visiting hours occur on Wednesday 7pm-8pm and Saturday 1pm-2pm.
Inmate Services

Phone: 813-871-7650

Physical Address:
 3948 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33614

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Juvenile's first and last name
Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West
3948 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33614

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West?

To search for an inmate in the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West, 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 813-871-7650 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Arrests Warrants for Hillsborough County and the entire state of Florida, as well as Hillsborough County Criminal Court Cases and Courts for each county in the state of Florida.

Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West Inmate Search

The Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West maintains an average of 93 offenders in custody on any given day. The Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West 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 Hillsborough County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 82,160 offenders.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What is the booking process for the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West?

After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.

The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.

These are the steps of booking someone into the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West:

  • Personal identification.
  • Mugshot(s).
  • Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
  • Possible DNA.
  • Full body search.
  • Property forfeiture.
  • Free phone call.

Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 813-871-7650.

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Inmate Bail and Bonding

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When an offender is arrested and brought to the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West in Tampa for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Hillsborough County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail.  Call 813-871-7650 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

  • If can be paid by cash, money order or credit card.
  • It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Hillsborough County.
  • It can be paid by using a residential property in the county as collateral. 

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Hillsborough County Florida, check out the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West? What is the Schedule?

Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

3948 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33614
813-871-7650

  • 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 813-871-7650 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 813-871-7650 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 Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 813-871-7650 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 813-871-7650 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 813-871-7650 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 813-871-7650 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West, and what can I send them?

Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West 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 Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West 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:
3948 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33614


Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
3948 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33614


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 Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West 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 Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West 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:
3948 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33614

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 813-871-7650 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 813-871-7650 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 813-871-7650 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 813-871-7650 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Hillsborough County

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

Hillsborough County County Jails
Hillsborough County Falkenburg Jail Hillsborough County Orient Jail
Hillsborough County Juvenile Facilities
Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Hillsborough Hardee Manatee Pinellas Pasco Polk
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This facility, known as "Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West" is also known as Hillsborough County Juvenile Detention West , Hillsborough County Juvenile Detention West , Florida, Hillsborough.