Palm Beach West Detention Center

Palm Beach West Detention Center Information

The Palm Beach West Detention Center is a 998 bed jail in the city of Belle Glade, Palm Beach County, Florida.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 561-712-2971, 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: 561-712-2971

Physical Address:
38811 James Wheeler Way
Belle Glade, FL 33430

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Jacket #
Cell Assignment
West Detention Center
P.O. Box 1450
Belle Glade, Florida 33430

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Jacket #
Cell Assignment
West Detention Center
P.O. Box 1450
Belle Glade, Florida 33430

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Palm Beach West Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Palm Beach West Detention Center, 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 561-712-2971 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Arrests Warrants for Palm Beach County and the entire state of Florida, as well as Palm Beach County Criminal Court Cases and Courts for each county in the state of Florida.

Palm Beach West Detention Center Inmate Search

The Palm Beach West Detention Center maintains an average of 998 offenders in custody on any given day. The Palm Beach West Detention Center 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 Palm Beach County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 64,580 offenders.

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

Palm Beach County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 3/28/2024

Race Inmates % Total
White 711 28.06%
Black 886 34.96%
Hispanic or Latino 862 34.02%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 63 2.49%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 12 0.47%
Total 2,534 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Department, Florida Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Palm Beach County Inmate Criminal Charges - 3/28/2024

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 845 33.35%
Felony (2rd Degree) 444 17.52%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 208 8.21%
Felony (Uncategorized) 303 11.96%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 734 28.97%
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 Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Department, Florida Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Palm Beach County Inmate Sex - 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 2,274 89.74%
Female 260 10.26%
Total 2,534 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Department, Florida Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Palm Beach County Inmate Age - 3/28/2024

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 15 0.59%
18-20 153 6.04%
21-24 249 9.83%
25-30 463 18.27%
31-35 468 18.47%
36-40 481 18.98%
41-45 331 13.06%
46-50 128 5.05%
51-55 102 4.03%
56-60 85 3.35%
61-65 33 1.30%
66-75 26 1.03%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 2,534 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach West Detention Center

As one of two adult facilities in Palm Beach County the Palm Beach West Detention Center is located in Belle Glade, Florida, and was completed in 1983. Since it’s opening it has remained in constant use, and it has undergone expansion to create a capacity of 998. The primary facility is the Palm Beach Main Detention Center.

The Palm Beach West Detention Center is focused on programing and improving the access of inmates to education, vocational training, rehabilitative programs, and providing skills that will be used throughout their life. Programming includes religious services, Another Way educational program encouraging alternative decision making to reduce recidivism and encourage making choices that do not lead to criminal activity, personal development, transition and reentry services, and other resources from the community as well as the facility to assist inmates in their own development and growth to learn new ways of life.

This location maintains a focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment and provides programs and services to meet that goal. It is recognized that contact with family and an outside support system is key to the successful rehabilitation of inmates, so the facility offers communication by mail at:

Inmate's Full Name & Jacket #
Cell Assignment
West Detention Center
P.O. Box 1450
Belle Glade, Florida 33430

Communication is also done by phone calls that are made by inmates each day, and visits through the video visitation center located at 2890 State Road 15, Belle Glade, FL 33430.

To best serve the community the facility operates around the clock and accepts new bookings at any time of day or night, including inventory and storage of personal items, searches, information gathering and data entry, fingerprinting, medical screenings, classification interviews, and assigning housing. Releases are scheduled and involve confirming all updates to the files, returning their belongings, allowing contact for someone to pick them up, and changing back into their street clothes.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Palm Beach West Detention Center?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Palm Beach West Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 561-712-2971.

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.

Palm Beach West Detention Center Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach West Detention Center?

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 Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach West Detention Center 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 Palm Beach West Detention Center 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 Palm Beach West Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

What are the Procedures for Bailing out an Inmate in Palm Beach County?

  • Bond information can be obtained or verified by calling Inmate Records 561-688-4340.
  • Once the amount is determined, an individual may post a bond using the following options:

Post a CASH BOND (cash, money orders, or certified checks only, NO personal checks) in the total amount of the bond made payable to Palm Beach County Sheriff.

  • Have a bondsman post a SURETY BOND. Most often, a bondsman will charge a percentage of the bond as a fee for posting the bond and require the individual to sign a promissory note.
  • A list of local bondsmen are listed in the phone book and posted in the Visitor’s Lobby of the Main Detention Center and West Detention Center.

Post bond using credit or debit using a GovPayNet agent by calling 877-392-2455 or online at
GovPayNow.com.

Make sure you include the following information when completing the transaction:
Inmate’s Full Booked Name, Jacket# and Booking#

MAIN DETENTION CENTER
PAY LOCATION CODE – 7020

WEST DETENTION CENTER
PAY LOCATION CODE – 7021

Paying an Inmate's Bond Online in Palm Beach County

Palm Beach West Detention Center uses a service called allpaid (also known as GovPay Now) for paying an inmate's Bail Bond online for an inmate.

Register with them online or call them at 877-392-2455 for assistance.

For full information on paying an inmate's bond and getting them released after they have been arrested in Palm Beach County, check out our 
Inmate Bail Page.


Depositing Commissary Money Online for an Inmate in Palm Beach West Detention Center

If you want to deposit money online for an inmate in Palm Beach County you may also be able to use allpaid.

Register with them online or call them at 888-604-7888 for depositing inmate commissary money assistance 24 hours a day.
For full information about depositing money for an inmate, deposit limits and helpful instructions, visit our Send Money to an Inmate page for Palm Beach County.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Palm Beach West Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Palm Beach West Detention Center Inmate Visitation Schedule 

(Whether the visit is a video visit from home, or a visit at one of the two Palm Beach County locations, you must first register online.)

Visitation locations:

Central Video Visitation Center
9620 Weisman Way (Also known as Process Drive)
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
561-242-5850

West County Video Visitation Center
 2890 State Road 15
Belle Glade, FL 33430
561-992-1250

  • You must be checked in at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the visit or you will be considered late. No late entry will be permitted. 
  • A maximum of three (3) visitors per visit, children count toward the total number of visitors.
  • Visits must be scheduled 1 to 7 days in advance. NO same day visits may be scheduled.
  • If you are a “No Show” to three scheduled visits, you will be restricted from visiting for two (2) visiting weeks.
  • All adult visitors MUST present a Government issued VALID State ID or Driver’s License before each visit.
  • If you are high or drunk, no visit.
  • Items allowed into visits?... keys and wallet. Nothing else.
  • Visitors with small children will be permitted to bring in one baby bottle, and one blanket per child.
  • CHILDREN: All Minors MUST have a visitor’s ID number and MUST be added on the visit. An original birth certificate and legal guardianship paperwork is required before a minor visits. No school age children will be allowed to visit during school hours. This includes home schooled students.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 9:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 9:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 9:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 9:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 9:00PM

Palm Beach West Detention Center 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 Palm Beach West Detention Center
  • 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 Palm Beach West Detention Center Inmates

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

  • Register yourself and all visitors.
  • Select Palm Beach West Detention Center
  • 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 Palm Beach West Detention Center, check out our Visit Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Palm Beach West Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 561-712-2971 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 Palm Beach West Detention Center?

Palm Beach West Detention Center Inmate Visitation Schedule 

(Whether the visit is a video visit from home, or a visit at one of the two Palm Beach County locations, you must first register online.)

Visitation locations:

Central Video Visitation Center
9620 Weisman Way (Also known as Process Drive)
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
561-242-5850

West County Video Visitation Center
 2890 State Road 15
Belle Glade, FL 33430
561-992-1250

  • You must be checked in at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the visit or you will be considered late. No late entry will be permitted. 
  • A maximum of three (3) visitors per visit, children count toward the total number of visitors.
  • Visits must be scheduled 1 to 7 days in advance. NO same day visits may be scheduled.
  • If you are a “No Show” to three scheduled visits, you will be restricted from visiting for two (2) visiting weeks.
  • All adult visitors MUST present a Government issued VALID State ID or Driver’s License before each visit.
  • If you are high or drunk, no visit.
  • Items allowed into visits?... keys and wallet. Nothing else.
  • Visitors with small children will be permitted to bring in one baby bottle, and one blanket per child.
  • CHILDREN: All Minors MUST have a visitor’s ID number and MUST be added on the visit. An original birth certificate and legal guardianship paperwork is required before a minor visits. No school age children will be allowed to visit during school hours. This includes home schooled students.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 9:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 9:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 9:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 9:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 9:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Palm Beach West Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 561-712-2971 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Palm Beach West Detention Center?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Palm Beach West Detention Center, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email[email protected]
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Palm Beach County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Palm Beach West Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Florida, then select Palm Beach West Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Palm Beach West Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Palm Beach West Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 561-712-2971 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Palm Beach West Detention Center?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Palm Beach West Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach West Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 561-712-2971 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Palm Beach West Detention Center, and what can I send them?

What Type of Mail is Allowed to be Sent to Inmates in Palm Beach County?

Postcards


The Palm Beach West Detention Center allows inmates to receive ONLY white, pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. 
Postcard minimum size* – 3.5 inches by 5 inches.
Postcard maximum size* – 4.25 inches by 6 inches.
Postcards must be solid color – no photos, art, or graphic designs.
Postcards must be hand written or typed in black or blue ink.

Inmate's Full Name & Jacket #
Cell Assignment
West Detention Center
P.O. Box 1450
Belle Glade, Florida 33430



Envelopes
Envelopes ARE NOT allowed.



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher. Only one newspaper subscription is allowed.



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. Only four magazine subscriptions are allowed.



Books
Books may 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 Palm Beach West 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. 
There is a limit of four books.

All Newspapers, Magazines and Books MUST be mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Jacket #
Cell Assignment
West Detention Center
P.O. Box 1450
Belle Glade, Florida 33430



Sending Money Through the Mail
You can send a Postal Money Order or Cashier's Check to an Inmate in an Envelope.
Write the Inmate's Booked Name, Jacket # and Cell Location on the Money Order or Cashier's Check.
There is no limit as to the amount of money an inmate can have on their books.

Mail to:

Inmate's Full Name & Jacket #
Cell Assignment
West Detention Center
P.O. Box 1450
Belle Glade, Florida 33430



Care Packs
Inmates are allowed to be send Care Packs from Access SecurePak.

Inmates are allowed to spend or receive a total of $180.00 every 15 days, however it must be split, half for food items and half for other items.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Palm Beach West Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 561-712-2971 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Palm Beach West Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

Palm Beach West Detention Center contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Florida.
3. Select Palm Beach West Detention Center.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at [email protected].
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Palm Beach West Detention Center staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Palm Beach West Detention Center's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.


*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Palm Beach County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Palm Beach West Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Florida, then select Palm Beach West Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Palm Beach West Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Palm Beach West Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 561-712-2971 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Palm Beach West Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

How to Email an Inmate at the Palm Beach West Detention Center

Follow these instructions on how to arrange secure messaging (aka email and texting) of an inmate at the Palm Beach West Detention Center

  • Sign in to GTL, or Register if you haven't already.
  • Select Palm Beach West Detention Center.
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Using a credit or debit card, purchase credits to send messages, and, depending on the facility, purchase additional credits to receive responses from your inmate.
    Compose a message, attach credits for a reply…and send!

You can also send photos and videos to your inmate, along with your message. These can only be sent from the GTL app. (iphone, Android)
The cost to send messages and photos is approximately $1.00, and videos are $3.00.
If you have any questions, call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249.

How to Email an Inmate at the Palm Beach West Detention Center

Follow these instructions on how to arrange secure messaging (aka email and texting) of an inmate at the Palm Beach West Detention Center

  • Sign in to GTL, or Register if you haven't already.
  • Select Palm Beach West Detention Center.
  • Select your Inmate.
  • Using a credit or debit card, purchase credits to send messages, and, depending on the facility, purchase additional credits to receive responses from your inmate.
    Compose a message, attach credits for a reply…and send!

You can also send photos and videos to your inmate, along with your message.
For all the information you need to know regarding using GTL to send messages, photos and videos, how much it costs, tips and guidelines and more, check out our 
Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Palm Beach West Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 561-712-2971 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Palm Beach West Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Palm Beach West Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 561-712-2971 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Palm Beach West Detention Center? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Palm Beach County

What are the other City and County Jails in Palm Beach County?

Palm Beach County County Jails
Palm Beach County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Palm Beach County?

Palm Beach Hendry Broward Glades Martin Okeechobee
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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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