The Glades County Detention Center is under the direct authority of Glades County Sheriff. The corrections operation is under the supervision of the Chief Deputy of Corrections and the correctional staff. The goal of the corrections division is to create a safe, secure and humane environment for both staff and inmates.
Booking Process
Upon arrival at the Glades County jail each inmate completes property intake (monies deposited, clothing and miscellaneous items inventoried), medical screening and the booking process. A twenty-five dollar ($25)booking fee is charged at the time of intake for non-federal inmates. If the case against the inmate is dismissed or the subject is found not guilty the inmate must supply the Sheriff's Office the court documents and the booking fee will be returned to the inmate.
Individuals that have been arrested and do not bond out of jail appear before a judge within the first twenty-four (24) hours of arrest.The judge informs each arrestedperson of his/her charge (s) and the bond amount this first appearance can take place in thephysical presence of the judgeor via Poly Com (video court).
Inmates that have completed the intake process will be assigned to general population. The housing of each inmate is assigned in accordance with their particular charge classification (felony or misdemeanor).
Visitation Information
Visiting hours are from 8:00am-10:00am, 12:00pm-4:00pm or 6:00-8:00pm seven days a week. The length of the visit will be limited to two (2) hours. The maximum number of visitors per inmate is four (4). Children ages 13 and over will be permitted with parents, or legal guardian. We do not allow contact visitation under any circumstances. Each visitor must be on the inmate’s visitation list or they will not be permitted. A valid government issued photo ID is required for visitation purposes.
General Inmate Information
Money for inmates/detainees
There are three ways to provide money to an inmate or detainee here.
1. Make deposit via the internet or deposit over the phone
Internet deposits can be made by going to www.governmentpayment.com or calling 888.277.2535
You will need the following information:
- Your credit or debit card
- Pay Location Code 5500
- Inmate/detainee name
- MNI Number
- Facility Code - GDS
2. Cash can be dropped off at the kiosk in the front lobby (the Kiosk will take either cash or credit cards)
3. Mail in a United States Postal Money Order Personal checks are not accepted under any circumstance.
Phone calls
Inmates cannot receive phone calls. Collect calls can be made from the housing units between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Mail:
Inmates may send and receive letters as desired subject to limitations necessary to maintain order and security. Mail is delivered Monday thru Friday except on legal holidays. All mail except legal mail or other privileged mail is opened and inspected for contraband and money orders in the mail room. Legal and privileged mail will be opened in the presence of the inmate.
Only soft back books from reputable publishers that do not contain material in violation of the law or sexually explicit material will be accepted. Inmates may not receive packages except legal materials. Express mail requiring receipt will not be accepted. All mailings must be properly addressed in the following format or they will be returned.
MAILING ADDRESS: | INMATE/DETAINEE "NAME" |