St. Johns County Detention Center

County Jail

Last Updated: April 16, 2024
Address
3955 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084-8628
Beds
664
County
St. Johns
Phone
904-209-1443
Email
spwilliams@sjso.org

St. Johns Co Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

The phone carrier is SmartInmate, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

If you are seeking to send your inmate money for commissary, one recommended for this facility is JailATM. There is a fee for sending money, see their rates and limitations.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Satellite View of St. Johns County Detention Center

You can support your loved ones at St. Johns Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 904-209-1443.

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work at St. Johns County Detention Center so you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The St. Johns Co Jail is a detention center located at 3955 Lewis Speedway St. Augustine, FL which is operated locally by the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. St. Johns County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, St. Augustine Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals. You can see all the arrest records for Florida here.

The St. Johns County Corrections Division serves the community by providing care, custody, and control for all incarcerated individuals. Two main facilities, the Main Detention Unit and the Community Work Release Center, cater to the diverse needs of inmates.

The Main Detention Unit, with a capacity of 664 beds, accommodates both male and female inmates awaiting their pre-trial hearings. This facility processes all individuals arrested in St. Johns County and houses them until they are either sentenced or released as per court orders.

In contrast, the Community Work Release Center (CWRC) is a 100-bed facility designed for male inmates sentenced to the county jail for 364 days or less. Here, inmates meeting specific criteria can participate in work release programs or join the county work squad.

Additionally, the Court Services department manages the service of process and execution of writs, fulfilling its statutory obligations. These judicial documents originate from courts, governmental agencies, and private attorneys. It's important to note that Court Services does not offer legal advice or assist in document preparation.

Incarcerated individuals have access to various programs aimed at rehabilitation and personal development. Nine organizations conduct over 15 recovery, educational, and certificate programs regularly. Moreover, 16 different churches and ministries engage with inmates on a monthly or weekly basis, supported by clergy volunteers and two part-time chaplains. These programs encompass a wide range of topics, including Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, GED courses, parenting, anger management, domestic violence prevention, and more.

Please feel free to connect with these links to Services offered on the St. Johns County Corrections Division's website in English and Spanish, Add Funds to Inmate, Canteen List Main Unit Canteen List Main Unit Spanish, Canteen List Work Squad, Canteen List Work Squad Spanish, Canteen List Diabetic, Canteen List Diabetic Spanish, Inmate Communications, Inmate Handbook, and Inmate Handbook (Spanish).

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Florida. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at St. Johns County Detention Center.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Visitors must adhere to the following rules during all visits. Violation of any rule may result in suspension or termination of your visitation privilege.

  • All visitors must be fully dressed while conducting visits. Revealing clothing, bathing suits, and clothing that disguises the identity of the visitor are prohibited.
  • All visitors, including children, must be approved. Anyone with a no-contact order or injunction against the inmate will not be allowed to visit.
  • Drug use is prohibited.
  • No screenshots, recording, livestreaming, or rebroadcasting the visit on any platform.
  • No broadcasting of television, music, or web-based platforms.
  • No display of any secondary phone, tablet, or computer.
  • Lewd or sexually suggestive behavior will result in the termination of visitation privileges
  • During on-site visitation:
    • Personal property must be secured in your vehicle or in a visitor locker
    • No eating or drinking in the visitation center
    • Smoking/vaping inside the building is prohibited
    • Damage to the visitation equipment will result in revocation of privileges or criminal prosecution.
    • Disruptive behavior will result in the termination of the visit.

3 WAYS TO VISIT AN INMATE

Remote Video Visitation

  • Family and friends can visit remotely using a computer or smartphone. Visits can be scheduled for 15 or 30 minutes. Visitors must create an account at SmartJailMail and be approved before scheduling a visit.

Visits on Demand

  • Inmates can initiate video visitation sessions with approved visitors.
  • Remote visits and visits on demand are available 7 days a week 8 am-11 am, 1 pm-4 pm, and 7 pm-10 pm. Both remote and on-demand visits cost $.25 per minute.

On-Site Video Visitation

  • Family and friends can visit at the Visitation Center. Visits are 30 minutes in duration. Each inmate receives 4 – 30-minute visits each week at no cost. The visitor must have an account and be approved before visiting. Visits can be scheduled through the user’s account at SmartJailMail
  • On-Site visitation hours are Monday- Friday 8 am-11 am and 1 pm-4 pm.

Ask The Inmate

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