The Columbia County Jail is a 300 bed jail in the city of Lake City, Columbia County, Florida.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
Phone: 386-755-7000
Physical Address:
389 NW Quinten Street
Lake City, FL 32055
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmates First and Last Name (Include Inmate Number if Known) - Only Postcards are allowed!!
Columbia County Detention Facility
389 NW Quinten Street
Lake City, FL 32055
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To search for an inmate in the Columbia 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 386-755-7000 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Arrests Warrants and other Wanted Persons for Columbia County and the entire state of Florida, as well as Columbia County Criminal Court Cases and Courts for each county in the state of Florida.
Columbia County Jail Inmate Search
The Columbia County Jail maintains an average of 300 offenders in custody on any given day. The Columbia 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 Columbia County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,860 offenders.
The following charts of Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia 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, and a database of most wanted criminals for Columbia County, neighboring counties and the state of Florida.
For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Columbia County and Florida state prisons, click the button below.
Columbia County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS
| Race | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 156 | 50.49% |
| Black | 106 | 34.30% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 15.21% |
| American Indian/Native Alaskan | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total | 309 | 100.0% |
(many inmates have multiple charges)
| Charge | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Felony (3rd Degree) | 46 | 14.89% |
| Felony (2rd Degree) | 79 | 25.57% |
| Felony (1st Degree) | 47 | 15.21% |
| State Jail Felony | 52 | 16.83% |
| Felony (Uncategorized) | 49 | 15.86% |
| Misdemeanor (Class A) | 36 | 11.65% |
| Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
| Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
| Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sex | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 270 | 87.38% |
| Female | 39 | 12.62% |
| Total | 309 | 100.0% |
| Age | Inmates | % Total |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4 | 1.29% |
| 18-20 | 17 | 5.50% |
| 21-24 | 30 | 9.71% |
| 25-30 | 47 | 15.21% |
| 31-35 | 57 | 18.45% |
| 36-40 | 48 | 15.53% |
| 41-45 | 44 | 14.24% |
| 46-50 | 18 | 5.83% |
| 51-55 | 13 | 4.21% |
| 56-60 | 18 | 5.83% |
| 61-65 | 7 | 2.27% |
| 66-75 | 4 | 1.29% |
| 76-85 | 2 | 0.65% |
| Total | 309 | 100.0% |
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Columbia County Jail? What is the Schedule?
In addition to normal at-the-jail visits, Columbia County Jail uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation.
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 Columbia County Jail 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.
Columbia County Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Columbia County Jail?
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 Columbia County Jail 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.
Columbia County Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Columbia County Jail?
There are two options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Columbia County Jail uses CommissaryDeposit.com to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges 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.
Choice 2 - 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.
**Call 386-755-7000 first to ask Columbia County Jail if this option is still available.
To deposit money in an Columbia County Jail inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Columbia County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - [email protected]
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Columbia County, go to our Send Money Page for details.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Columbia County Jail?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Columbia 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 Columbia 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 do I Mail an Inmate in the Columbia County Jail, and what can I send them?
To communicate by text or email with an Columbia County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Columbia 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.
Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Columbia County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Ordering from CommissaryOrder.com is a simple process:
Commissary Order Fees
In addition to the items you purchase, you will pay a ‘service fee’ for each item selected. The first item you select will cost you a fee of $2.00-3.00, then an additional $0.35 to $0.50 for each item you select after that.
Maximum Amount
Columbia County Jail only allows you to purchase a maximum amount of $200.00 worth of products at a time.
Items you may Purchase from CommissaryDeposit.com:
Customer Support
- CommissaryOrder.com only provides customer support via email at [email protected]
Inmate Money Deposit Option
If you do NOT want to choose the commissary items for your inmate, but have them decide for themselves, go to CommissaryDeposit.com and send them money direct so they can purchase the items they want.
The fees to send money directly to your inmate are as follows:
$0.01 - $25.00 = $3.25 + 3%
$25.01 - $100 = $4.50 + 3%
$100.01 to $200 = $6.00 + 3%
$200.01 & up = $7.50 + 3%
(NOTE: The maximum allowed deposit is $260.00)
To deposit money in an Columbia County Jail inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Columbia County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - [email protected]
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Columbia County, go to our Send Money Page for details.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Columbia County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Columbia 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.
More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.
To communicate by text or email with an Columbia County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Columbia 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.
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