Columbia County Jail

Columbia County Jail Information

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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How Do You Find Someone in the Columbia County Jail?

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

Columbia County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 12/1/2023

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%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department, Florida Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Columbia County Inmate Criminal Charges - 12/1/2023

(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%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department, Florida Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Columbia County Inmate Sex - 12/1/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 270 87.38%
Female 39 12.62%
Total 309 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Department, Florida Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Columbia County Inmate Age - 12/1/2023

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%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Columbia 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 Columbia County Jail
The Columbia County Detention Facility in Florida has a maximum capacity of 256 beds. It houses minimum, medium and maximum security custody classifications and has 72 beds for adult inmates. It has been operational since 1995 and hosts around 2634 bookings yearly. It is not to be confused with the Columbia Correctional Institution, which is a state prison with a capacity of 80,000 inmates. The Columbia County Detention Facility is located at 389 Northwest Quinten Street, Lake FL. The facility can be contacted by phone at 386-758-1109. Inmates can be searched for online or by contacting the administration directly at 352-955-2105. Visitation hours at the Columbia County Jail in Florida are offered as non-contact only. Visitors can schedule remote access visits up to 14 days in advance and must be scheduled at least 24 hours prior. Non-contact visitation is available every day from 9:30am to 11:30am. Each inmate is allowed one or two visits per week with each session ranging from 15 to 30 minutes, and a maximum of four visitors per booth excluding infants. Video Visitation is also available on a pre-scheduled basis. The Columbia County Jail in Florida has had issues with inmates, including one death due to a suspected medical issue. The county was also ordered to pay $451k to the family of a former inmate who died due to inadequate training of jail staff about mental health. Inmates may suffer from pre-existing conditions and lack regular access to health care prior to being sentenced. The Columbia County Detention Facility in Florida is unique in its aggressive approach to inmate classifications, utilizing personal, medical and criminal histories of incoming inmates. It is also responsible for the intake, housing, care, custody and control of citizens who are arrested by law enforcement. Inmates can be searched for online and visitation rules are available. The facility is a medium-security correctional facility that only houses adults.
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Directions / Map to the Columbia County Jail
Inmate Visitation

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

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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 Columbia County Jail?

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

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Inmate Money Accounts

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.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate's Commissary Account in Columbia County

To deposit money in an Columbia County Jail inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:

  • Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
  • Choose Florida
  • Choose Columbia County Jail
  • View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
  • Search for, then Select your inmate.
  • Choose the amount to send.
  • Register, and Pay for the deposit transaction

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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Inmate Phone Contact

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

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

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Mailing an Inmate

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

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

To communicate by text or email with an Columbia 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 Columbia County inmates or detainees to connect with.
  • When you locate the Columbia County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
  • Columbia 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 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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Inmate Commissary

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

Columbia County Jail uses the services of CommissaryOrder.com to provide commissary for their inmates.


Ordering from CommissaryOrder.com is a simple process:

  • Start here and click ‘PLACE ORDER’
  • Choose Florida
  • Choose Columbia County Jail
  • View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
  • Search for, then Select your inmate.
  • Choose your items. (scroll down to see the items available)
  • Pay for the items.

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:

  • Clothing - thermals, underwear, bras, shoes.
  • Stationary, envelopes, stamps, playing cards, board games
  • Toiletries, hygiene, reading glasses, medicated creams, aspirin
  • Soda, energy drinks, coffee, packaged meat & fish, soups, cookies, chips, pastries.

Customer Support

- CommissaryOrder.com only provides customer support via email at [email protected]

Customer Support page.

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)

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate's Commissary Account in Columbia County

To deposit money in an Columbia County Jail inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:

  • Start here and click ‘DEPOSIT MONEY’ in CommissaryDeposit.com
  • Choose Florida
  • Choose Columbia County Jail
  • View the date your order will be delivered, then click ‘NEXT’.
  • Search for, then Select your inmate.
  • Choose the amount to send.
  • Register, and Pay for the deposit transaction

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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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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.

  • 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 Columbia County Jail

To communicate by text or email with an Columbia 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 Columbia County inmates or detainees to connect with.
  • When you locate the Columbia County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
  • Columbia 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 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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Other Jails in Columbia County

What are the other City and County Jails in Columbia County?

Columbia County County Jails
Columbia County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Columbia County?

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Most Wanted Fugitives

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