Palm Beach Main Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Palm Beach Main 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 561-688-4401 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Arrests Warrants for Palm Beach County and the entire state of Florida, as well as Palm Beach County Criminal Court Cases and Courts for each county in the state of Florida.

Palm Beach Main Detention Center Inmate Search

The Palm Beach Main Detention Center maintains an average of 2166 offenders in custody on any given day. The Palm Beach Main 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 Palm Beach County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 64,580 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Palm Beach Main Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Palm Beach Main Detention Center Inmate Visitation Schedule 

(Whether the visit is a video visit from home, or a visit at one of the two Palm Beach County locations, you must first register online.)

Visitation locations:

Central Video Visitation Center
9620 Weisman Way (Also known as Process Drive)
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
561-242-5850

West County Video Visitation Center
 2890 State Road 15
Belle Glade, FL 33430
561-992-1250

• You must be checked in at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the visit or you will be considered late. No late entry will be permitted. 
• A maximum of three (3) visitors per visit, children count toward the total number of visitors.
• Visits must be scheduled 1 to 7 days in advance. NO same day visits may be scheduled.
• If you are a “No Show” to three scheduled visits, you will be restricted from visiting for two (2) visiting weeks.
• All adult visitors MUST present a Government issued VALID State ID or Driver’s License before each visit.
• If you are high or drunk, no visit.
• Items allowed into visits?... keys and wallet. Nothing else.
• Visitors with small children will be permitted to bring in one baby bottle, and one blanket per child.
• CHILDREN: All Minors MUST have a visitor’s ID number and MUST be added on the visit. An original birth certificate and legal guardianship paperwork is required before a minor visits. No school age children will be allowed to visit during school hours. This includes home schooled students.

Palm Beach Main Detention Center offers Video Visitation for Inmates using the Services of GTL, aka ViaPath Techologies

In order to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL you need to first register with GTL.

Next Steps:

• Register yourself and all visitors.
• Select Palm Beach Main Detention Center
• Select your inmate.
• Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For at-home video visits: Sign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit.
For on-site video visits: Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required. 

All your questions can be answered after you register, at the Frequently Asked Questions page, or call 855-208-7349 during the following hours:
6AM – 4PM MST Monday – Friday, or 
7AM – 4PM MST Saturday – Sunday

Costs for Visits are subject to change but generally run less than $10.00 for a 30 minute visit.
Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard debit, credit or gift cards.

How to Arrange Video Visitation with Palm Beach Main Detention Center Inmates

Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.

• Register yourself and all visitors.
• Select Palm Beach Main Detention Center
• Select your inmate.
• Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the Palm Beach Main Detention Center, check out our Visit Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Palm Beach Main Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 561-688-4401 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Palm Beach Main Detention Center?

Palm Beach Main Detention Center Inmate Visitation Schedule 

(Whether the visit is a video visit from home, or a visit at one of the two Palm Beach County locations, you must first register online.)

Visitation locations:

Central Video Visitation Center
9620 Weisman Way (Also known as Process Drive)
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
561-242-5850

West County Video Visitation Center
 2890 State Road 15
Belle Glade, FL 33430
561-992-1250

• You must be checked in at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the visit or you will be considered late. No late entry will be permitted. 
• A maximum of three (3) visitors per visit, children count toward the total number of visitors.
• Visits must be scheduled 1 to 7 days in advance. NO same day visits may be scheduled.
• If you are a “No Show” to three scheduled visits, you will be restricted from visiting for two (2) visiting weeks.
• All adult visitors MUST present a Government issued VALID State ID or Driver’s License before each visit.
• If you are high or drunk, no visit.
• Items allowed into visits?... keys and wallet. Nothing else.
• Visitors with small children will be permitted to bring in one baby bottle, and one blanket per child.
• CHILDREN: All Minors MUST have a visitor’s ID number and MUST be added on the visit. An original birth certificate and legal guardianship paperwork is required before a minor visits. No school age children will be allowed to visit during school hours. This includes home schooled students.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Palm Beach Main Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 561-688-4401 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Palm Beach Main Detention Center?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Palm Beach Main Detention Center, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

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.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Palm Beach County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Palm Beach Main Detention Center follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Florida, then select Palm Beach Main Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Palm Beach Main Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Palm Beach Main Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 561-688-4401 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Palm Beach Main Detention Center?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Palm Beach Main Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Palm Beach County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Palm Beach County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Palm Beach Main Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 561-688-4401 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Palm Beach Main Detention Center, and what can I send them?

What Type of Mail is Allowed to be Sent to Inmates in Palm Beach County?

Postcards

The Palm Beach Main Detention Center allows inmates to receive ONLY white, pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. 
Postcard minimum size* – 3.5 inches by 5 inches.
Postcard maximum size* – 4.25 inches by 6 inches.
Postcards must be solid color – no photos, art, or graphic designs.
Postcards must be hand written or typed in black or blue ink.

Inmate's Full Name & Jacket #
Cell Assignment
Main Detention Center
P.O. Box 24716
West Palm Beach, Florida 33416

Envelopes
Envelopes ARE NOT allowed.

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher. Only one newspaper subscription is allowed.

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. Only four magazine subscriptions are allowed.

Books
Books may 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 Palm Beach Main Detention Center 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. 
There is a limit of four books.

All Newspapers, Magazines and Books MUST be mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Jacket #
Cell Assignment
Main Detention Center
P.O. Box 24716
West Palm Beach, Florida 33416

Sending Money Through the Mail
You can send a Postal Money Order or Cashier's Check to an Inmate in an Envelope.
Write the Inmate's Booked Name, Jacket # and Cell Location on the Money Order or Cashier's Check.
There is no limit as to the amount of money an inmate can have on their books.

Mail to:
Inmate's Full Name & Jacket #
Cell Assignment
Main Detention Center
P.O. Box 24716
West Palm Beach, Florida 33416

Care Packs
Inmates are allowed to be send Care Packs from Access SecurePak.

Inmates are allowed to spend or receive a total of $180.00 every 15 days, however it must be split, half for food items and half for other items.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Palm Beach Main Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 561-688-4401 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Palm Beach Main Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

Palm Beach Main Detention Center contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Florida.
3. Select Palm Beach Main Detention Center.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Palm Beach Main Detention Center staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Palm Beach Main Detention Center's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.

*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Palm Beach County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Palm Beach Main Detention Center follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Florida, then select Palm Beach Main Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Palm Beach Main Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Palm Beach Main Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 561-688-4401 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Palm Beach Main Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

How to Email an Inmate at the Palm Beach Main Detention Center

Follow these instructions on how to arrange secure messaging (aka email and texting) of an inmate at the Palm Beach Main Detention Center

• Sign in to GTL, or Register if you haven't already.
• Select Palm Beach Main Detention Center.
• Select your Inmate.
• Using a credit or debit card, purchase credits to send messages, and, depending on the facility, purchase additional credits to receive responses from your inmate.
  Compose a message, attach credits for a reply…and send!

You can also send photos and videos to your inmate, along with your message. These can only be sent from the GTL app. (iphone, Android)
The cost to send messages and photos is approximately $1.00, and videos are $3.00.
If you have any questions, call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249.

How to Email an Inmate at the Palm Beach Main Detention Center

Follow these instructions on how to arrange secure messaging (aka email and texting) of an inmate at the Palm Beach Main Detention Center

• Sign in to GTL, or Register if you haven't already.
• Select Palm Beach Main Detention Center.
• Select your Inmate.
• Using a credit or debit card, purchase credits to send messages, and, depending on the facility, purchase additional credits to receive responses from your inmate.
  Compose a message, attach credits for a reply…and send!

You can also send photos and videos to your inmate, along with your message.
For all the information you need to know regarding using GTL to send messages, photos and videos, how much it costs, tips and guidelines and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Palm Beach Main Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 561-688-4401 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Palm Beach Main Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Palm Beach Main Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 561-688-4401 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Palm Beach County?