Manatee County Jail

Manatee County Jail Information

The Manatee County Jail is a 1300 bed jail in the city of Palmetto, Manatee County, Florida.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 941-723-5132, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

Phone: 941-723-5132

Physical Address:
14470 Harlee Road
Palmetto, FL 34205

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number
Manatee County Central Jail
14470 Harlee Road
Palmetto, FL 34221

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number
Manatee County Central Jail
14470 Harlee Road
Palmetto, FL 34221

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Manatee County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Manatee County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 941-723-5132 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Arrests Warrants for Manatee County and the entire state of Florida, as well as Manatee County Criminal Court Cases and Courts for each county in the state of Florida.

Manatee County Jail Inmate Search

The Manatee County Jail maintains an average of 1300 offenders in custody on any given day. The Manatee County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Manatee County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 27,200 offenders.

The following charts of Manatee County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Manatee County Corrections Department, the state of Florida Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Manatee County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Manatee County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Manatee County and Florida state prisons, click the button below.
Manatee County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Manatee County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 3/28/2024

Race Inmates % Total
White 643 60.26%
Black 154 14.43%
Hispanic or Latino 263 24.65%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 7 0.66%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 1,067 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Department, Florida Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Manatee County Inmate Criminal Charges - 3/28/2024

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 356 33.36%
Felony (2rd Degree) 187 17.53%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 87 8.15%
Felony (Uncategorized) 128 12.00%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 309 28.96%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Department, Florida Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Manatee County Inmate Sex - 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 958 89.78%
Female 109 10.22%
Total 1,067 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Department, Florida Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Manatee County Inmate Age - 3/28/2024

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 6 0.56%
18-20 65 6.09%
21-24 105 9.84%
25-30 195 18.28%
31-35 197 18.46%
36-40 203 19.03%
41-45 139 13.03%
46-50 54 5.06%
51-55 43 4.03%
56-60 35 3.28%
61-65 14 1.31%
66-75 11 1.03%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 1,067 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Manatee County Sheriff’s Department, Florida Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Manatee County Jail

The Manatee County Jail in Florida has a capacity of 1300 inmates. Visitation rules allow for a maximum of two adults and three children to visit at a time, and the facility offers reintegration programming.

The Manatee County Central Jail is located at 14470 Harlee Road, Palmetto, FL 34221. The phone number for the jail is 941-747-3011 ext 2803.

Inmate search and other information can be found on the Manatee County Sheriff's Office website and below.  Global Tel Link (GTL) - Connect Network can be used to contact inmates.

Manatee County Jail in Florida allows inmates to have up to five visits per week, each lasting 45 minutes. First-time visitors must call 941-747-3011 ext 2902 between 8am-7pm to schedule their visit for the following day. Visits can also be scheduled through the Manatee County Jail website with no limit on the number of visits.

Manatee County Jail in Florida is located at the Main Jail at 14470 Harlee Road, Palmetto. Inmates can be searched for online and visitors must present a valid government-issued photo ID indicating the date of birth.

The Manatee County Jail has had potential issues with radioactive exposure due to phosphogypsum containing uranium and other byproducts from fertilizer production processes, as well as flooding threats due to inadequate emergency planning.

The Manatee County Jail in Florida offers a variety of educational programs for inmates, including GED courses, carpentry, sewing, culinary arts, diesel mechanics, horticulture, meat processing and auto body and welding. It is located on 15 acres in metropolitan Palmetto. Manatee County has a population of 399,710 as of the 2020 US Census.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Manatee County Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Manatee County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 941-723-5132.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Manatee County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Manatee County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Manatee County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Manatee County Jail?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Manatee County and other Florida and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Manatee County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Manatee County Jail Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Manatee County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Manatee County Jail Inmate Bond

Information about an arrestee's charge(s) and bond are available by clicking the Arrest Inquiry Link or by calling (941) 723-5132.
You can also get bond amounts by visiting the Central Jail Front Desk, which is open 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM, located in the lobby of the Central Jail...
14470 Harlee Road, Palmetto, Florida.

Things to know:

  • Only cash, cashier's checks, or money orders will be accepted.
  • Cash bonds are accepted 24-hours-a-day.
  • When posting bail, cashiers checks and money orders must be made payable to the Manatee County Clerk of Circuit Court.  
  • The inmates booking number should be written on the money order/check. 
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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Manatee County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Manatee County Jail Inmate Video Visitation Schedule
*On-site and Remote Visits*

The Manatee County Jail Visitation Center located at:
2705 County Line Road - Palmetto FL
941-723-5132

  • First, you need to register for visits.
  • First time visitors should call 941-747-3011 ext 2902 between 8am-7pm to schedule their visit for the following day. The visitation clerk can only schedule a visit 1 day prior.
  • The help line is available from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day to assist users in scheduling visits on your personal computer.
  • Inmates are permitted up to 3 ( 1 Hour ) visits per inmate, per week, but no more than 2 visits per day. 
  • Only three (3) visitors are premitted at one time including infants and children.
  • A valid government issued photo ID is required ( Driver's License, State ID, Valid Military ID or Valid Passport with picture ).
  • Visitors must arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before the start of their scheduled visitation.
  • Visitors arriving after the start of their scheduled session will not be permitted to enter and the visit is automatically canceled.
DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 7:45AM - 7:30PM
MONDAY 7:45AM - 7:30PM
TUESDAY 7:45AM - 7:30PM
WEDNESDAY 7:45AM - 7:30PM
THURSDAY 7:45AM - 7:30PM
FRIDAY 7:45AM - 7:30PM
SATURDAY 7:45AM - 7:30PM

PROFESSIONAL VISITS

Manatee County Jail offers Video Visitation for Inmates using the Services of GTL, aka ViaPath Techologies

In order to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL you need to first register with GTL.

Next Steps:

  • Register yourself and all visitors.
  • Select Manatee County Jail
  • Select your inmate.
  • Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For at-home video visits: Sign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit.
For on-site video visits: Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required. 

All your questions can be answered after you register, at the Frequently Asked Questions page, or call 855-208-7349 during the following hours:
6AM – 4PM MST Monday – Friday, or 
7AM – 4PM MST Saturday – Sunday

Costs for Visits are subject to change but generally run less than $10.00 for a 30 minute visit.
Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard debit, credit or gift cards.

How to Arrange Video Visitation with Manatee County Jail Inmates

Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.

  • Register yourself and all visitors.
  • Select Manatee County Jail
  • Select your inmate.
  • Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the Manatee County Jail, check out our Visit Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Manatee County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 941-723-5132 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Manatee County Jail?

Manatee County Jail Inmate Video Visitation Schedule
*On-site and Remote Visits*

The Manatee County Jail Visitation Center located at:
2705 County Line Road - Palmetto FL
941-723-5132

  • First, you need to register for visits.
  • First time visitors should call 941-747-3011 ext 2902 between 8am-7pm to schedule their visit for the following day. The visitation clerk can only schedule a visit 1 day prior.
  • The help line is available from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day to assist users in scheduling visits on your personal computer.
  • Inmates are permitted up to 3 ( 1 Hour ) visits per inmate, per week, but no more than 2 visits per day. 
  • Only three (3) visitors are premitted at one time including infants and children.
  • A valid government issued photo ID is required ( Driver's License, State ID, Valid Military ID or Valid Passport with picture ).
  • Visitors must arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before the start of their scheduled visitation.
  • Visitors arriving after the start of their scheduled session will not be permitted to enter and the visit is automatically canceled.
DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 7:45AM - 7:30PM
MONDAY 7:45AM - 7:30PM
TUESDAY 7:45AM - 7:30PM
WEDNESDAY 7:45AM - 7:30PM
THURSDAY 7:45AM - 7:30PM
FRIDAY 7:45AM - 7:30PM
SATURDAY 7:45AM - 7:30PM

PROFESSIONAL VISITS

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Manatee County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 941-723-5132 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Manatee County Jail?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Manatee County Jail, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email[email protected]
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Manatee County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Manatee County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Florida, then select Manatee County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Manatee County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Manatee County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 941-723-5132 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Manatee County Jail?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Manatee County Jail by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

  • Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
  • Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
  • Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Manatee County Jail, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Manatee County Jail Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Manatee County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 941-723-5132 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Manatee County Jail, and what can I send them?

Postcards
The Manatee County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. All writing on the postcards must be typed or handwritten in black or blue ink and have a return address on them.

Mail to:

Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number
Manatee County Central Jail
14470 Harlee Road
Palmetto, FL 34221

Envelopes
The Manatee County Jail does NOT allow any letters or any envelopes to be mailed to inmates except from attorneys of record.

Money Orders
Money Orders must be made out to "MCSO Inmate Account" on the "Pay To" line, otherwise it will be returned to sender.

Mail to:

Manatee County Central Jail
14470 Harlee Road
Palmetto, Florida 34221
"FOR DEPOSIT ONLY"

Inmates Name/Booking Number

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher. Only one allowed.

Magazines
Magazines (subscriptions or individual),  including puzzle books are permitted (no more than 2 each month, can be 1 of each) as long as they are mailed directly from the publisher's authorized distributor or a retailer such as; Books a Million, Walden Books, Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com or similar retailers. Your family cannot mail them to you. If the item(s) does not come from an authorized source it will be returned to sender. Books and magazines can be no larger than 8.5 inches by 14 inches in size.

  • Newspaper subscription (1 only) must be sent from newspaper office directly to the facility.
  • Weekly magazine subscriptions are permitted and will be treated like a newspaper subscription.
  • No other item(s) will be accepted by the Mail Room unless approved by the Bureau Chief or designee PRIOR to the delivery of said item(s). Unapproved items will be returned to sender.

Books
You may send books to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the publisher or from Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, BooksaMillion.com or a nationally recognized bookstore.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Manatee County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

Publications will be scanned for problem content. If found it will be rejected.

Examples of problem content include:

  • Escape plans
  • Anything inciting violence or riots
  • Anything extremely distasteful to society as a whole.
  • Pornography

All newspapers, magazines and books should be mailed to:

Inmate's Full Name & Booking Number
Manatee County Central Jail
14470 Harlee Road
Palmetto, FL 34221

Care packages
Care packages are pre-chosen items packaged together and sent to the inmate from a third-party vendor. They can include clothing, snacks and seasonal items.
The only care packages allowed must be purchased and shipped from Access Secure Pack.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Manatee County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 941-723-5132 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Manatee County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Manatee County Jail contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Florida.
3. Select Manatee County Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at [email protected].
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Manatee County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Manatee County Jail's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.


*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Manatee County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Manatee County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Florida, then select Manatee County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Manatee County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Manatee County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 941-723-5132 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Manatee County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Manatee County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 941-723-5132 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Manatee County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Manatee County Jail either allows, or may soon be allowing inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by GTL (aka Viapath Technologies)

Follow the instructions below to get a tablet for your inmate at Manatee County Jail

The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GTL and Viapath.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Manatee County Jail, such as:

  • Music
  • Books
  • Games
  • Education
  • News
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Read mail and messages
  • Video visits

Free services are already available for use on the device at Manatee County Jail.
Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
Manatee County Jail Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What It Costs
Tablet devices include some services and the content is free.
The subscription services require additional funding.
There may be multiple options such as 7-day or 30-day subscriptions.
Costs are dependent upon the available services and what the Manatee County Jail charges.

To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page).

How to use a Tablet to Access Services at Manatee County Jail

To find out how to get access to a tablet for an inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to GTL / Viapath Services.

2.  In the top menu, click on 'Services', then on 'Inmate Devices & Content'.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Manatee County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 941-723-5132 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Manatee County Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Manatee County

What are the other City and County Jails in Manatee County?

Manatee County County Jails
Manatee County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Manatee County?

Manatee Sarasota DeSoto Hardee Hillsborough Polk
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US State Prison Population Demographics

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 973,343 93.26%
Female 70,362 6.74%
Total 1,043,705 100.0%

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 327,300 35.27%
Black 345,500 37.23%
Hispanic 226,800 24.44%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15,900 1.71%
Asian 12,500 1.35%
Total 928,000 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 622,200 95.46%
Female 31,700 4.86%
Total 653,900 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 178,600 29.23%
Black 234,500 38.38%
Hispanic 179,500 29.38%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9,600 1.57%
Asian 8,800 1.44%
Total 611,000 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 147,500 93.95%
Female 10,000 6.37%
Total 157,500 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,600 26.04%
Black 63,000 43.63%
Hispanic 39,100 27.08%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,300 1.59%
Asian 2,400 1.66%
Total 144,400 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 16,000 86.02%
Female 2,600 13.98%
Total 18,600 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 5,400 43.90%
Black 3,600 29.27%
Hispanic 2,900 23.58%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.63%
Asian 200 1.63%
Total 12,300 100.0%

Violent Rape & Sexual Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 159,800 98.95%
Female 2,200 1.36%
Total 162,000 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 125,800 96.18%
Female 5,400 4.13%
Total 131,200 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 18.64%
Black 66,800 56.85%
Hispanic 26,500 22.55%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,200 1.02%
Asian 1,100 0.94%
Total 117,500 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 137,000 94.74%
Female 8,100 5.60%
Total 145,100 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,500 23.28%
Black 53,300 33.09%
Hispanic 65,300 40.53%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,800 1.74%
Asian 2,200 1.37%
Total 161,100 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 36,100 91.86%
Female 3,300 8.40%
Total 39,400 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 12,200 32.45%
Black 14,200 37.77%
Hispanic 9,700 25.80%
American Indian / Alaska Native 800 2.13%
Asian 700 1.86%
Total 37,600 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 127,900 90.64%
Female 13,600 9.64%
Total 141,500 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 60,500 50.46%
Black 37,800 31.53%
Hispanic 18,100 15.10%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,100 1.75%
Asian 1,400 1.17%
Total 119,900 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 75,900 95.11%
Female 4,200 5.26%
Total 80,100 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 30,500 44.40%
Black 24,200 35.23%
Hispanic 12,300 17.90%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,100 1.60%
Asian 600 0.87%
Total 68,700 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 22,300 84.47%
Female 4,200 15.91%
Total 26,500 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 13,800 58.97%
Black 6,800 29.06%
Hispanic 2,200 9.40%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 1.28%
Asian 300 1.28%
Total 23,400 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,400 91.43%
Female 600 8.57%
Total 7,000 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,500 48.08%
Black 1,500 28.85%
Hispanic 1,000 19.23%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.92%
Asian 100 1.92%
Total 5,200 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 9,800 75.97%
Female 3,200 24.81%
Total 13,000 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,900 63.30%
Black 2,600 23.85%
Hispanic 900 8.26%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 2.75%
Asian 200 1.83%
Total 10,900 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,600 90.67%
Female 1,400 9.33%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 6,700 58.26%
Black 2,700 23.48%
Hispanic 1,700 14.78%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.74%
Asian 200 1.74%
Total 11,500 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 114,600 87.08%
Female 17,400 13.22%
Total 132,000 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 49,500 47.50%
Black 37,300 35.80%
Hispanic 14,600 14.01%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,700 1.63%
Asian 1,100 1.06%
Total 104,200 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 28,500 84.57%
Female 5,300 15.73%
Total 33,800 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 14,800 56.27%
Black 7,900 30.04%
Hispanic 3,000 11.41%
American Indian / Alaska Native 400 1.52%
Asian 200 0.76%
Total 26,300 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 86,100 88.04%
Female 12,000 12.27%
Total 98,100 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 34,700 44.54%
Black 29,400 37.74%
Hispanic 11,600 14.89%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 1.67%
Asian 900 1.16%
Total 77,900 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 102,500 93.95%
Female 6,900 6.32%
Total 109,400 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 35,900 40.84%
Black 34,500 39.25%
Hispanic 13,800 15.70%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,500 2.84%
Asian 1,200 1.37%
Total 87,900 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 37,800 97.93%
Female 900 2.33%
Total 38,700 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 7,200 22.86%
Black 16,900 53.65%
Hispanic 6,500 20.63%
American Indian / Alaska Native 500 1.59%
Asian 400 1.27%
Total 31,500 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,400 89.33%
Female 1,600 10.67%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,800 59.65%
Black 2,000 17.54%
Hispanic 1,800 15.79%
American Indian / Alaska Native 700 6.14%
Asian 100 0.88%
Total 11,400 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 51,200 92.25%
Female 4,400 7.93%
Total 55,600 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 48.45%
Black 15,700 34.73%
Hispanic 5,600 12.39%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 2.88%
Asian 700 1.55%
Total 45,200 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,100 89.71%
Female 800 11.76%
Total 6,900 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,700 52.94%
Black 1,500 29.41%
Hispanic 700 13.73%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.96%
Asian 100 1.96%
Total 5,100 100.0%
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