Who operates Palm Beach County Main Detention Center?
It is operated by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO), not the Florida Department of Corrections.
GeneralPalm Beach County Main Detention Center is a county jail at 3228 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL, operated by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO). It is not an FDOC state prison, so Florida DOC statewide rules do not automatically apply. PBSO uses Access Corrections for money deposits, Securus Technologies for inmate phone calls, and GTL/ViaPath ConnectNetwork for video visitation. Schedule video visits online at jailvisit.pbso.org/app.
City
West Palm Beach
County
Palm Beach County
State
FL
Facility Type
county jail
Gender
Male/Female
Operator
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO)
Address
3228 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Phone
561-688-4400
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View ArticleVideo visitation through GTL/ViaPath ConnectNetwork, by kiosk or tablet. Schedule at jailvisit.pbso.org/app.
View ArticleAccess Corrections handles deposits: online, by phone at 866-394-0490, or at a kiosk.
View ArticleSecurus Technologies handles inmate phone calls.
View ArticleCounty jail mail rules are set by PBSO, not FDOC centralized mail.
View ArticleThis is a county jail, so it is NOT listed in the FDOC Offender Search. Search the PBSO Booking Blotter at www3.pbso.org/blotter instead.
See the full breakdownPBSO offers video visitation through GTL/ViaPath ConnectNetwork, by kiosk at the jail or by tablet. Schedule a video visit at jailvisit.pbso.org/app.
See the full breakdownPBSO uses Access Corrections for inmate deposits, not FDOC's Correct Pay system. Deposit online, by phone at 866-394-0490, or at a kiosk.
See the full breakdownPBSO uses Securus Technologies for inmate phone calls. Set up an account at securustech.net or by calling 800-844-6591.
See the full breakdownMail goes to P.O. Box 24716, West Palm Beach, FL 33416, not FDOC's Tampa address. Postcards only, except privileged mail.
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It is operated by the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO), not the Florida Department of Corrections.
GeneralNo. It is a county jail. FDOC statewide rules for visitation, phone, mail, and funds do not apply here.
General3228 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406. The main phone line is 561-688-4400.
GeneralUse the PBSO Booking Blotter at www3.pbso.org/blotter. It lists everyone in a PBSO jail now, plus anyone booked in the last 12 months. County jail inmates are not in the FDOC Offender Search.
Inmate SearchCounty jail visiting rules are set by PBSO, not FDOC. PBSO offers video visitation through GTL/ViaPath ConnectNetwork, by kiosk at the jail or by tablet. Schedule a video visit online at jailvisit.pbso.org/app.
VisitationBecause this is a county jail, FDOC's Correct Pay system does not apply. PBSO uses Access Corrections. Deposit online at accesscorrections.com, by phone at 866-394-0490, or at a kiosk.
Send MoneyCounty jails contract their own telephone vendor separately from FDOC. PBSO uses Securus Technologies. Set up an account at securustech.net or by calling 800-844-6591.
Phone CallsMail for the Main Detention Center goes to P.O. Box 24716, West Palm Beach, FL 33416, with the person's booked name, jacket number and cell assignment. Only postcards are accepted, except privileged mail. Letters in envelopes are returned to the sender.
MailPalm Beach County Main Detention Center is a county jail. It generally holds people awaiting trial or serving shorter county sentences, not people sentenced to Florida state prison.
GeneralIf someone is sentenced and moved to a Florida state prison, search the FDOC Offender Search at dc.state.fl.us/OffenderSearch/Search.aspx. They will no longer appear in Palm Beach County's jail system.
Inmate SearchYes, PBSO operates housing for both men and women, generally in separate units. Confirm the exact housing location for a specific person by calling 561-688-4400.
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