Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.
Phone: 850-872-4706
Physical Address:
450 East 11th Street
Panama City, FL 32401
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Resident's Full name
Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center
450 E 11th Street
Panama City, FL 32401
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Resident's Full name
Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center
450 E 11th Street
Panama City, FL 32401
Other Jails and Prisons
You can search the Official Jail Inmate Roster to locate an inmate in the Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center and see their charges, bond amount, visitation eligibility, and mugshot. For anything the roster doesn’t answer, call the jail at 850-872-4706. You can also look up arrest warrants for Bay County and all of Florida, and search criminal court cases in Bay County and the other participating Florida counties.
Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search
Under the Florida Constitution, most people charged with a crime in Bay County and across the state are entitled to pretrial release on reasonable conditions. The exceptions are capital and life felonies when the proof is evident or the presumption is great, and cases where no conditions would protect the community. Many misdemeanor and traffic arrests end with a notice to appear instead of bail. For everything else, the Florida Supreme Court sets a uniform statewide bond schedule listing a minimum bond amount for each type of offense.
The easiest way to find out an inmate’s bail at the Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center is to call the jail at 850-872-4706. If you know the charge, you can check the Florida uniform statewide bond schedule for 2026 to see the minimum bond. Each of Florida’s judicial circuits may set higher amounts, and a judge at first appearance, usually within 24 hours of arrest, can change the bond. Some serious charges require seeing a judge before any release. The county accepts cash, a surety bond, or a property bond, or can release an offender on personal recognizance.
The Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center holds a license for 30 inmates, but the actual count is often higher, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in Florida have a monthly turnover of at least 35-40% of their inmates, another 25-30% every 90 days, another 15-20% every six months, and roughly 8-9% who stay six to twelve months. Stays of more than twelve months usually involve serious charges such as murder or rape. Since preparing those cases for trial takes time, offenders arrested in this county are held at one of the Bay County facilities much longer.
Every year, Bay County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 16,760 offenders.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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When someone is arrested, they are taken to Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center:
The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center at 850-872-4706.
After being arrested and booked into Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Panama City, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 850-872-4706 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Bay County, Florida, visit the Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center Bail FAQ.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
450 East 11th Street
Panama City, FL 32401
850-872-4706
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 850-872-4706 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
450 East 11th Street
Panama City, FL 32401
850-872-4706
| Last Name | DAY | TIMES |
| A - J | SAT | 2:00-3:00PM |
| K - Z | SUN | 1:00-2:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-872-4706 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-872-4706 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-872-4706 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center 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. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Resident's Full name
Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center
450 E 11th Street
Panama City, FL 32401
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Resident's Full name
Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center
450 E 11th Street
Panama City, FL 32401
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center 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.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Resident's Full name
Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center
450 E 11th Street
Panama City, FL 32401
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-872-4706 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 850-872-4706 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Bay County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Bay County?
This facility, known as "Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center" is also known as Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center, Florida, Bay.
The Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Bay County: Callaway, Cedar Grove, Lynn Haven, Mexico Beach, Panama City, Panama City Beach, Parker and Springfield.
