Charlotte County Jail

Charlotte County Jail Information

The Charlotte County Jail is a 1074 bed jail in the city of Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, Florida.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 941-833-6300, 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: 941-833-6300

Physical Address:
26601 Airport Road
Punta Gorda, FL 33982

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & ID #
CCSO-SCH
PO Box 2027
Pinellas Park, FL 33780

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & ID #
Charlotte County Jail
26601 Airport Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Charlotte County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Charlotte 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 941-833-6300 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Arrests Warrants for Charlotte County and the entire state of Florida, as well as Charlotte County Criminal Court Cases and Courts for each county in the state of Florida.

Charlotte County Jail Inmate Search

The Charlotte County Jail maintains an average of 1074 offenders in custody on any given day. The Charlotte 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 Charlotte County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 22,480 offenders.

The following charts of Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte County and Florida state prisons, click the button below.
Charlotte County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

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

Race Inmates % Total
White 759 86.05%
Black 55 6.24%
Hispanic or Latino 68 7.71%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 0 0.00%
Total 882 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Department, Florida Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Charlotte County Inmate Criminal Charges - 3/28/2024

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 293 33.22%
Felony (2rd Degree) 155 17.57%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 72 8.16%
Felony (Uncategorized) 106 12.02%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 256 29.02%
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 Charlotte County Sheriff’s Department, Florida Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Charlotte County Inmate Sex - 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 791 89.68%
Female 91 10.32%
Total 882 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Department, Florida Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Charlotte County Inmate Age - 3/28/2024

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 6 0.68%
18-20 54 6.12%
21-24 86 9.75%
25-30 161 18.25%
31-35 163 18.48%
36-40 168 19.05%
41-45 115 13.04%
46-50 44 4.99%
51-55 36 4.08%
56-60 29 3.29%
61-65 11 1.25%
66-75 9 1.02%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 882 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Charlotte 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 Charlotte County Jail

The Charlotte County Jail is located at 26601 Airport Road in South Charlotte County, in the city of Punta Gorda, Florida, and is designed to house 1,074 inmates. Since it was built it never has really exceeded more than 750 people incarcerated at any one time, but given the growth of the state, eventually the jail will unfortunately reach full occupancy. The facility itself, which opened in February of 2001, is a direct supervision jail. The Charlotte County Jail is a full service facility with kitchen, laundry, medical and dental services. The facility is also equipped with a video courtroom for first appearances, arraignments and bond hearings, which saves the Sheriff's office time and money moving inmates back and forth to the Charlotte County Courthouse. 

The Charlotte County Sheriff's office maintains a comprehensive online database of current and past arrests where you look up offenders by their name, case number, gender, date of arrest, ethnic group and criminal charges. It is one of the most detailed inmate search and jail roster databases of any county in the state of Florida.

The Charlotte County Jail runs several rehabilitative programs for the inmates; Anger Management, Substance Abuse, AA, NA, Parenting, and Domestic Violence. They also do other things such as coordinating with local retailers to accept donations of wilted or dying plants. These plants are then revitalized and repurposed to non-profit and county events throughout the year. 

The Jail provides video visitation, both on-site (in the video visitation center) and remotely (at your home from your own device) for inmates to stay in touch with their families and friends. The visitation schedule can be found in the section below this one and on our Inmate visitation page. 

You can receive phone calls from an inmate, send them money and commissary, exchange mail and even email mail using an online service.  All of this is detailed in the sections below on this page. If you still have questions after reviewing the information below, call the jail 24 hours a day at 941-833-6300.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

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

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Charlotte County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 941-833-6300.

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.

Charlotte County Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

The Charlotte County Sheriff recommends that you use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Charlotte County.

  • You can pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Charlotte County, or in some cases the state of Florida, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Charlotte County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
  • The typical fee for a bond will be between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15%.  So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1500.00.

Call 941-833-6300 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Charlotte County inmate locator.

Charlotte County Bail Bond Information

Because Charlotte County and Florida can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Charlotte County Jail at 941-833-6300, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, and do this right after an arrestee has been booked. 

Ask the staff at the Charlotte County Jail or the Charlotte County Court Clerk these specific questions:

  1. Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
  2. How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
  3. Where do I go to pay it?
  4. Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
  5. What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
  6. Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?

If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released. 

This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Charlotte County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

26601 Airport Road
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
941-833-6300

Schedule Video Visits online with GTL/Viapath

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session.
  • A one hour visit may be one of the following: One Adult for an hour visit or One Adult with One minor child for an hour visit, or two adults (only) may split the hour. No more than one adult may actively visit the inmate at any time.
  • Attorneys and other professional visitors (including clergy and religious advisors) may schedule visits by either calling or appearing in person at the Visiting Desk in the Lobby. They will be required to produce proper identification and credentials.
  • Visitors will abide by the dress code (meaning dress professionally... no trashy or sloppy) or visitation will be denied.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 7:00 am -   8:00 am
8:30 am -   9:30 am
10:00 am - 11:00 am
12:30 pm -   1:30 pm
2:00 pm -   3:00 pm
3:30 pm -   4:30 pm
5:00 pm -   6:00 pm
MONDAY 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
TUESDAY 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
WEDNESDAY 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
THURSDAY 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
FRIDAY 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
SATURDAY 7:00 am -   8:00 am
8:30 am -   9:30 am
10:00 am - 11:00 am
12:30 pm -   1:30 pm
2:00 pm -   3:00 pm
3:30 pm -   4:30 pm
5:00 pm -   6:00 pm

Charlotte County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
  • Remote visits have a fee.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
MONDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
TUESDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
WEDNESDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
THURSDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
FRIDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
SATURDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM

Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte County Jail Inmates

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

  • Register yourself and all visitors.
  • Select Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 941-833-6300 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 Charlotte County Jail?

Charlotte County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

26601 Airport Road
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
941-833-6300

Schedule Video Visits online with GTL/Viapath

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session.
  • A one hour visit may be one of the following: One Adult for an hour visit or One Adult with One minor child for an hour visit, or two adults (only) may split the hour. No more than one adult may actively visit the inmate at any time.
  • Attorneys and other professional visitors (including clergy and religious advisors) may schedule visits by either calling or appearing in person at the Visiting Desk in the Lobby. They will be required to produce proper identification and credentials.
  • Visitors will abide by the dress code (meaning dress professionally... no trashy or sloppy) or visitation will be denied.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 7:00 am -   8:00 am
8:30 am -   9:30 am
10:00 am - 11:00 am
12:30 pm -   1:30 pm
2:00 pm -   3:00 pm
3:30 pm -   4:30 pm
5:00 pm -   6:00 pm
MONDAY 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
TUESDAY 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
WEDNESDAY 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
THURSDAY 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
FRIDAY 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
SATURDAY 7:00 am -   8:00 am
8:30 am -   9:30 am
10:00 am - 11:00 am
12:30 pm -   1:30 pm
2:00 pm -   3:00 pm
3:30 pm -   4:30 pm
5:00 pm -   6:00 pm

Charlotte County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
  • Remote visits have a fee.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
MONDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
TUESDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
WEDNESDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
THURSDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
FRIDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM
SATURDAY 7:00 AM - 9:30PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Charlotte County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 941-833-6300 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

There are three options for putting money on an inmate's books:

You will need the inmate's ID#



Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
You will use a self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Facility Locator Number - 233901



Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online

Facility Locator Number - 233901

 



Option 3 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling 866-232-1899

Facility Locator Number - 233901

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Charlotte County Jail

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Charlotte County, follow these instructions:

  • Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
  • Select Florida.
  • Select Charlotte County Jail
  • Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 941-833-6300 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
  • Enter your billing information and send money.
  • You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Charlotte County Jail.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Charlotte County.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Charlotte County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 941-833-6300 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 941-833-6300 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Charlotte County Jail Inmate Mail Types

Postcards
The Charlotte 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.

Envelopes
The Charlotte County Jail also allows regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well.

Personal postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & ID #
CCSO-SCH
PO Box 2027
Pinellas Park, FL 33780


Legal Mail
Legal Mail is mail from Attorneys, law enforcement, the courts, bail companies, etc.

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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 Charlotte County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Charlotte County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All legal mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & ID #
Charlotte County Jail
26601 Airport Rd
Punta Gorda, FL 33982

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Charlotte County Jail

To communicate by text or email with an Charlotte County inmate, follow these instructions:

  • To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
  • Once you open an account, you may search for Charlotte County inmates or detainees to connect with.
  • When you locate the Charlotte County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
  • Charlotte County Jail will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Charlotte County Jail inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Charlotte County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 941-833-6300 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Charlotte County Jail allows pre-determined commissary packs to be purchased by friends and family of inmates.  

The service they use is called icaregifts.

Instructions

1.    Register here.
2.    Click the "Find an Inmate" button and enter your loved one’s first name, last name, or inmate number. When the information is entered correctly, click the “Search” button to confirm they are in the system.
3.    Select the icare gift you want to send them.
4.    Confirm the order in your confirmation email.
5.    Charlotte County Jail has up to 30 days to give your icaregift pack to your inmate.
6.    You will receive a confirmation email when it is delivered.

There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 

They range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper…

… to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items…

… with many gift packs priced in between.

Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (you must have an inmate chosen in order to review these FAQs for Charlotte County Jail

Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Charlotte County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Charlotte County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register here to create an account with icaregifts for Charlotte County.
  • Choose Florida, then Charlotte County Jail, and then the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Charlotte County at any one time.
  • There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 
  • The gift packs for inmates in Charlotte County range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper, to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Charlotte County Jail, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Charlotte County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Charlotte County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 941-833-6300 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Charlotte County Jail uses a secure messaging service call Smart Communications so that inmates can communicate electronically with friends and family members on the outside.


SmartMail allows inmates to communicate safely and quickly with family and friends outside of the jail, prison or detention center. Inmates send and receive electronic letters using a safe and secure computer kiosk or tablet stationed in their institution. THE COST IS JUST $0.50 CENTS; cheaper than a postage stamp and envelope.

  • The message can be sent with postage paid and will be free to open and read for the recipient.
  • Or, the message can be sent collect / "COD" for free and will be paid for by the recipient.
  • To send or receive a message you MUST open a SmartJailMail.com account.
  • Once you open an account, you may search for inmates, prisoners, or detainees to connect with.
  • When you locate the inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
  • They will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.
  • Sending messages with SmartMail is just like sending an e-mail, except it is contained within the SmartJailMail web site. Messages can be delivered instantly or may be held for review depending on the destination facility.
  • Electronic messages are delivered much more quickly than traditional paper mail to the correctional facility so you can stay connected.

More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Charlotte County Jail

To communicate by text or email with an Charlotte County inmate, follow these instructions:

  • To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
  • Once you open an account, you may search for Charlotte County inmates or detainees to connect with.
  • When you locate the Charlotte County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
  • Charlotte County Jail will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Charlotte County Jail inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Charlotte County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 941-833-6300 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

Charlotte County Jail Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Charlotte County Jail are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
  • Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call Charlotte County Jail at 941-833-6300 to confirm.

The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Charlotte County:

  • Keeps inmates busy.
  • The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
  • Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
  • Allows communication with family members.
  • Educational programming.
  • Legal research.
  • Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

Charlotte County Jail Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Charlotte County Jail are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
  • Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call Charlotte County Jail at 941-833-6300 to confirm.

The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Charlotte County:

  • Keeps inmates busy.
  • The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
  • Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
  • Allows communication with family members.
  • Educational programming.
  • Legal research.
  • Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

For more information about Tablets and how your inmate can get one to use while he is in jail, chek out our Inmate Tablet page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Charlotte County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 941-833-6300 for further assistance.

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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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