Corrections Division

The Glades County Jail is under the direct authority of Glades County Sheriff. The Corrections operation is under the supervision of the Jail Administrator and the correctional staff. The goal of the Corrections staff 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. If the case against the inmate is dismissed or the subejct 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 arrested person of his/her charge (s) and the bond amount. this first appearance can take place in the physical presence of the judge or 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 1:00-3:00, 3:00-5:00 or 6:30-8:30 (all times are p.m.) Monday thru Friday.  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
Only Money Orders are accepted through the mail.  Personal checks are not accepted under any circumstance.  Cash will be accepted, however, it must be delivered in person to the Glades County Jail at 1995 East State Road 78 NW in Moore Haven, Florida.  Any funds intended to be used as Canteen Funds must be deposited no later than 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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. with no exceptions.

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.

Magazines, photographs, and illustrations will not be accepted.  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 "NAME" P.O. BOX 39 MOORE HAVEN, FL. 33471