Leon County FL Detention Facility

County Jail

Last Updated: April 12, 2024
Address
535 Appleyard Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32316
Beds
1000
County
Leon
Phone
850-922-3500
Fax
850-921-3697
Email
lcsocpu@leoncountyfl.gov
Mailing Address
PO Box 2278 , Tallahassee, FL 32316 

Leon 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 Securus Tech®, 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 JPay. 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 Leon County FL Detention Facility

You can support your loved ones at Leon Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 850-922-3500.

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 Leon County FL Detention Facility so you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Leon Co Jail is a detention center located at 535 Appleyard Dr Tallahassee, FL which is operated locally by the Leon 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. Leon County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Tallahassee 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 Leon County Detention Center functions as a comprehensive facility, accommodating pre-trial, pre-sentenced, county, and state-sentenced individuals of both genders, along with juvenile offenders adjudicated as adults. The overarching objective is to establish a safe, secure, functional, and humane environment for both staff and inmates, thereby safeguarding the community.

Adopting a direct supervision model grounded in the unit management approach, the facility decentralizes programs, services, and activities to individual housing units. These units are interconnected with a central core housing administrative offices, program services, medical facilities, support services, and booking and release operations. Here is the latest release (March 2024) of the Inmate Handbook, detailing rules, regulations, and general information.

Since its inception in August 1993, the facility has witnessed substantial growth, with the inmate population expanding from approximately 600 to over 1,000 individuals, necessitating a staffing level of around 300 positions. The implementation of direct supervision has empowered the staff with greater inmate oversight, while localized service delivery within housing units has minimized inmate movement and enhanced security.

In adherence to the commitment to safety and order, incoming mail undergoes thorough inspection for contraband, with specific guidelines delineating prohibited items and conditions for censorship or rejection. Telecommunication services are facilitated through collect, prepaid collect, or debit methods, with provisions available for call blocking or unblocking upon request.

Moreover, the facility actively engages inmates in constructive community initiatives, exemplified by the Detention Work Camp program. Through this endeavor, inmates contribute to community cleanup efforts under close supervision, fostering a sense of responsibility and promoting crime prevention.

Furthermore, recognizing the importance of maintaining familial connections during incarceration, the Family Reading Program facilitates meaningful interactions between incarcerated parents and their children in a comforting, child-friendly environment. This initiative not only encourages literacy but also strengthens family bonds and provides valuable resources for both inmates and their families.

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 Leon County FL Detention Facility.

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

Visitation times will begin at 8:30 am, with the last visit starting at 4:00 pm, allowing for the visit to end at 4:30 pm to allow for facility lockdown for shift change. To enable individuals needing to visit during the evening due to work schedules, visitation will resume at 5:30 pm, with the last visit starting at 7:00 pm, allowing for the visit to end at 7:30 pm.

Each visitor will be allowed 30 minutes to visit one person per day. Visitors will not be permitted to split visitation times between inmates. Visitors must be 16 years old or older and provide valid identification. Visitors are provided travel time to and from their visitation destination.

The following schedule will run until maintenance is completed in the mezzanine areas where additional railing will be added for safety reasons.

  • Monday, February 26th Pod A
  • Tuesday, February 27th Pod B
  • Wednesday, February 28th Pod C
  • Thursday, February 29th Pod D
  • Friday, March 1st Pod E and Medical
  • Monday, March 4th Pod F1 and F2
  • Tuesday, March 5th Pod G and Pod H
  • Wednesday, March 6th Pod I
  • Thursday, March 7th Pod J
  • Friday, March 8th Pod K
  • Monday, March 11th Pod L
  • Tuesday, March 12th Pod M
  • Wednesday, March 13th Pod N
  • Thursday, March 14th Pod O
  • Friday, March 15th Pod P

**This schedule will restart with Pod A until all updated safety measures are completed.**

Inmates with documented disciplinary sanctions (having received disciplinary confinement time/sentencing) as determined by the Disciplinary board will be restricted from having visitation until they have completed punitive confinement time.

Video visitations allow approved friends, family members, attorneys, and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or on-site. The front lobby staff will be responsible for approving family and friend visitors. These visits will require approval from each detainee that they wish to visit.

Video visitation units are also installed at the RISE Center to allow for free onsite visits. The children of detainees will be allowed to visit the RISE Center under the supervision of a parent or guardian. To register visit securustech.net.

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