Citrus County Detention Facility COVID-19 Coronavirus Visitation Policy

Citrus County Detention Facility

Address:
2604 W. Woodland Ridge Drive
Lecanto, FL 34461

Phone:

352-527-3332

New Visitation Policies in Citrus County Detention Facility Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus

Because of concerns for the safety and wellness of both staff and inmates at the Citrus County Detention Facility in Lecanto, Florida, contact visits of any type may be suspended. Even if they have visits, from time to time, face masks may be required.

Approved Non-contact visits with family, friends and the inmate’s lawyers may still be allowed when at-home or onsite video visitation is not available, however given that new guidelines are changing daily please check the visitation page or call 352-527-3332 for updates.

Video Visitation at Citrus County Detention Facility

At-home and onsite video visitation guidelines for Citrus County Detention Facility, when this service is available, can be found by going to the visitation information page.

We highly recommend that you call 352-527-3332 first for any changes due to staff shortages or other unforeseen circumstances, including whether your inmate has become ill and is unable to be in the general population where video kiosks are available.

How Long Will These Changes Last?

Experts in the study of the COVID-19 are anticipating that spread of the virus will be a ongoing concern for Citrus County, the state of Florida and the entire United States until well into 2024 and maybe even beyond. We are witnessing the virus becoming more contagious, but less deadly over time. Many people think that the 'more contagious, but less deadly' variants will infect so many people that a higher level of natural immunity for the majority of Americans will be the end result.

Will the Inmates in Citrus County Detention Facility Be Safe from Getting Sick With COVID-19 Coronavirus?

Whether the inmates are safe from contracting the coronavirus depends entirely on two things:

  1. The Virus being introduced into the facility by a staff member or inmate who is unaware that they have it.
  2. How easily it spreads.

At this stage most people who get the coronavirus show very few symptoms beyond what you might experience with a bad cold or a mild case of the common flu. Newer variants are turning out to be less deadly than the common flu we experience every year.

Studies that have been done are showing that the hardest hit are those 60 years of age and older, those with pre-existing medical issues like diabetes, leukemia or obese individuals. Young men and women rarely become very ill, and when they do, seem to recover quickly.

Given the close proximity of inmates and staff to each other in this lockup, it is going to be very difficult to prevent the spread of COVID-19 once it is introduced into the facility as the virus can spread via the microscopic vapor that we release every time we speak, cough or sneeze.

We will continuously update this page as the virus changes and new policies are instituted.

Citrus County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

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.


 

Citrus County Bail Bond Information

Because Citrus County and Florida can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Citrus County Detention Facility at 352-527-3332, 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 Citrus County Detention Facility or the Citrus 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.


 

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Citrus County Detention Facility

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Citrus County follow these instructions:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your Citrus County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.


If you have any questions:

For all Citrus County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.


 

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Citrus County Detention Facility

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.


 

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from 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.


 

How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in Citrus County Detention Facility

To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:

  • Register and/or log in.
  • Select Citrus County Detention Facility, then your inmate.
  • Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Citrus County.
  • Schedule your visit.

To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out or Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.


 

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