Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Serving the counties of Bay, Calhoun, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, and Washington, the Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center houses up to 30 juvenile offenders at one time. It accepts both male and female youth and will hold them until their court date, during a trial, and if they are assigned to detention as part of their sentence. Over their stay there is a strict routine that is followed each day, beginning with hygiene, then school, physical activities, educational activities, meals, and any court appearances. Daily classes are provided during the week by the local public school board so that during the average stay of 16 days they do not fall behind in their classwork. Mental health support is important to the successful rehabilitation of any offender, and is provided alongside medical care, dental care, and counseling. Mail: 450 E 11th Street Panama City, FL 32401 Phones: Youth are permitted to all their family, parents and guardians are both able to accept calls from their child while they are detained. This will occur only on approved days and times, when scheduled by the facility, and all calls are outgoing calls from the facility. Visitation: Visiting days and times are determined by the last name of the youth. Last names starting with A through J will visit on Saturdays from 2pm until 3pm and K through Z will have visits on Sundays from 1pm to 2pm.Inmate Services
Phone
850-691-4200Mailing address (personal mail)
450 E 11th Street
Panama City, FL 32401
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
450 E 11th Street
Panama City, FL 32401
Other Jails and Prisons
The Official Jail Inmate Roster is where you can search for an inmate in the Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center and find their criminal charges, bond amount, visitation eligibility, and mugshot. If you have questions, call the jail at 850-691-4200. To see whether someone has an outstanding warrant in Bay County or elsewhere in Florida, use the FDLE wanted persons search. Court case information for participating counties is available through the online court records search.
Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search
Most defendants in Bay County have a constitutional right to be released before trial on reasonable conditions. Florida makes exceptions for capital and life felonies where the proof is evident, and for cases where no conditions would protect the community. People arrested on minor misdemeanors or traffic offenses are often released on a notice to appear. For other charges, a uniform statewide bond schedule from the Florida Supreme Court sets the minimum bond.
Find out an inmate’s bail by calling the Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center at 850-691-4200. Bond amounts start with the Florida uniform statewide bond schedule for 2026, but judicial circuits can require more, and a judge at first appearance, usually within 24 hours, can raise or lower the bond. Cash, surety bonds, and property bonds are accepted, and personal recognizance release is available in some cases.
Even though the Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center is licensed for 30 inmates, it is often forced to accommodate many more, especially on weekends. In most city and county jails in Florida, at least 35-40% of the population turns over each month, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months. About 8-9% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Offenders who stay longer than a year are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder, and because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, anyone arrested in this county on such charges remains in one of the Bay County facilities much longer.
Approximately 16,760 offenders are arrested and detained every year by Bay County law enforcement agencies.
Check out our jail photos, collected over the years.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show less- Juvenile Detention: 850-691-4200
- Juvenile: 850-872-4706
- Juvenile Courthouse: 850-763-9061
- Juvenile Probation: 850-872-7630
- Teen Court: 850-747-5191
How booking works at Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center
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:
- Verification of personal details.
- Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection if required.
- Search of the individual.
- Confiscation of personal property.
- Providing a phone call.
For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center at 850-691-4200.
Paying bail for someone in Bay County
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 850-691-4200 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
- Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 850-691-4200.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Bay County can facilitate the process.
- Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
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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Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center
2255 Jenks Ave
Panama City, FL 32405
850-872-4131
On-site family visitation at the Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Panama City is held twice weekly in accordance with Florida DJJ institutional regulations. All the following visits are on-site and in designated family consultation rooms. Sunday visiting hours are separated by the resident's surname. For schedule verification, call facility intake at 850-872-4131.
| Day | Housing / Group | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WED | All Detained Youths (Last Names A – Z) |
7:00 PM- 8:00PM |
| SUN | Alphabetical Division 1 (Last Names A – L) |
1:00PM- 2:00 PM |
| SUN | Alphabetical Division 2 (Last Names M – Z) |
4:00PM- |
Only verified parents, court-appointed legal guardians, and official caseworkers are permitted into the visitation area. Government photo ID and legal custody paperwork must be verified at the desk. Each youth is allowed up to 2 approved adult visitors per visiting session.
Siblings and other minor family members are not admitted without prior formal authorization from the center superintendent. Visitors must dress respectfully; shorts above the knee, revealing shirts, and sleepwear are strictly banned.
No electronic devices, purses, food items, or parcels may enter the facility perimeter. All approved visitors must clear the metal detector at the entrance lobby.
Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center Resident Visitation Schedule
450 East 11th Street
Panama City, FL 32401
850-691-4200
| 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 850-691-4200 for further assistance.
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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 850-691-4200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow 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 850-691-4200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Bay Regional Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?
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 850-691-4200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan 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 850-691-4200 for further assistance.
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Bay County County Jails
Bay County Juvenile Facilities
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Nearby counties
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.