The Citrus County Detention Facility is a 760 bed jail in the city of Lecanto, Citrus County, Florida. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 352-527-3332.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Florida State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 352-527-3332, 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.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Citrus County Detention Facility at 352-527-3332 to get it.
Phone: 352-527-3332
Physical Address:
2604 W. Woodland Ridge Drive
Lecanto, FL 34461
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & ID#
Citrus County Detention Facility
2604 W. Woodland Ridge Drive
Lecanto, FL 34461
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & ID#
Citrus County Detention Facility
2604 W. Woodland Ridge Drive
Lecanto, FL 34461
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Citrus County Detention Facility, 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 352-527-3332 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Arrests Warrants for Citrus County and the entire state of Florida, as well as Citrus County Criminal Court Cases and Courts for each county in the state of Florida.
Citrus County Detention Facility Inmate Search
The Citrus County Detention Facility maintains an average of 760 offenders in custody on any given day. The Citrus County Detention Facility 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 Citrus County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 16,400 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe Citrus County Detention Facility in Florida has a maximum capacity of 760 inmates. The Citrus County Detention Facility is located at 2604 W. Woodland Ridge Drive, Lecanto, FL 34461. The facility's main phone number is 352-527-3332, and its fax number is 352-527-6561. The Citrus County Detention Facility houses inmates who are either in local, federal or U.S. Virgin Island custody. It is managed, not by the Sheriff's Department as are all other Florida jails, but by a private corrections company out of Tennessee called Core Civic. They manage over 100 jails, prisons and immigration detention centers across America. This maximum security jail houses both men and women.
If you need specific information about an inmate in custody, such as their inmate number, bond or anything else, you can call the jail at 352-527-3332 during business hours. The Citrus County Sheriff's Department maintains a public record of the previous ten days of arrests, which includes mugshots, arrest number, criminal charges, where they were arrested and what law enforcement agency arrested them. If you have any questions about someone who has just been arrested, call the Sheriff at 352-249-2790.
The Citrus County Detention Facility in Florida has video visitation hours every day, both at the jail and from the visitor's home device. Scroll down to the next section for the visitation schedule or check out our Visitation Page for the schedule and instructions on how to register and schedule, as well as fees for remote visiting. Visitors are encouraged to schedule their visits at least one day in advance.
The Citrus County Detention Facility in Florida has recently experienced staffing issues, resulting in two detainee deaths. One of the deaths was so unpreventable that Core Civic fired both the warden and several corrections officers. Inmates classified as "non-indigent" may incur medical charges at the rate incurred by the County.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly. Friends and family of inmates in the Citrus County Detention Facility can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. Friends and family can also communicate using an online text/email system, send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 352-527-3332.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Citrus County Detention Facility, call the jail’s booking line at 352-527-3332.
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.
Citrus County Detention Facility Booking Roster
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 Citrus 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.
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 Citrus 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.
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.
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.
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 Citrus County Detention Facility 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.
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.
However if you don't want to use a bail bond agent:
Call 352-527-3332 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Citrus County inmate locator.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Citrus County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?
2604 W. Woodland Ridge Drive
Lecanto, FL 34461
352-527-3332
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM |
MONDAY | 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM |
TUESDAY | 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM |
THURSDAY | 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM |
FRIDAY | 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM |
SATURDAY | 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM |
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM |
MONDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM |
TUESDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM |
THURSDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM |
FRIDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM |
SATURDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM |
7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Citrus County Detention Facility inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Citrus County Detention Facility Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Citrus County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-527-3332 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Citrus County Detention Facility?
2604 W. Woodland Ridge Drive
Lecanto, FL 34461
352-527-3332
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM |
MONDAY | 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM |
TUESDAY | 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM |
THURSDAY | 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM |
FRIDAY | 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM |
SATURDAY | 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM |
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM |
MONDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM |
TUESDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM |
THURSDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM |
FRIDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM |
SATURDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM |
7:00 AM - 10:30 PM
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Citrus County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-527-3332 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Citrus County Detention Facility?
There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Citrus County Detention Facility
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Citrus County Detention Facility uses a private company to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. They will charge you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Mail it to the Citrus County Detention Facility address on this page, or to the address below if it is different than the facility address.
Inmate's Full Name & ID#
Citrus County Detention Facility
2604 W. Woodland Ridge Drive
Lecanto, FL 34461
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone
Third party services will allow you to call them on the phone to make a deposit using a debit or credit card number.
For more information about sending an inmate money for phone cards or other commissary sundries, check out our Inmate Money Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Citrus County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-527-3332 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Citrus County Detention Facility?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Citrus County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Citrus County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Citrus County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-527-3332 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Citrus County Detention Facility, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Citrus County Detention Facility 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 Citrus County Detention Facility 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:
Inmate's Full Name & ID#
Citrus County Detention Facility
2604 W. Woodland Ridge Drive
Lecanto, FL 34461
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & ID#
Citrus County Detention Facility
2604 W. Woodland Ridge Drive
Lecanto, FL 34461
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 Citrus County Detention Facility 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 Citrus County Detention Facility 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:
Inmate's Full Name & ID#
Citrus County Detention Facility
2604 W. Woodland Ridge Drive
Lecanto, FL 34461
For inmates receiving mail in the Citrus County Detention Facility there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Citrus County Detention Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & ID#
Citrus County Detention Facility
2604 W. Woodland Ridge Drive
Lecanto, FL 34461
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Citrus County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-527-3332 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Citrus County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Citrus County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-527-3332 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Citrus County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
Things you CAN do:
1. You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness)
Things you CANNOT do:
1. You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.
Other Things:
1. Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.
What is the cost of sending inmate messages?
What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?
Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information
Online Customer Service Support
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app
Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075
To send a text or email message to a Citrus County inmate, do the following:
Citrus County Detention Facility uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Citrus County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Citrus County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
For all Citrus County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Citrus County Detention Facility, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Citrus County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-527-3332 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Citrus County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
To rent a tablet for an inmate in Citrus County follow these instructions:
For all Citrus County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Citrus County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-527-3332 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Citrus County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Citrus County?
This facility, known as "Citrus County Detention Facility" is also known as CCA - Private Facility, Citrus County Jail , Citrus County Jail , Florida, Citrus.