DeSoto County Juvenile Detention

You can search the Official Jail Inmate Roster to locate an inmate in the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention and see their charges, bond amount, visitation eligibility, and mugshot. For anything the roster doesn’t answer, call the jail at 305-637-4343. You can also look up arrest warrants for DeSoto County and all of Florida, and search criminal court cases in DeSoto County and the other participating Florida counties.

DeSoto County Juvenile Detention Inmate Search

Under the Florida Constitution, most people charged with a crime in DeSoto County and across the state are entitled to pretrial release on reasonable conditions. The exceptions are capital and life felonies when the proof is evident or the presumption is great, and cases where no conditions would protect the community. Many misdemeanor and traffic arrests end with a notice to appear instead of bail. For everything else, the Florida Supreme Court sets a uniform statewide bond schedule listing a minimum bond amount for each type of offense.

The easiest way to find out an inmate’s bail at the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention is to call the jail at 305-637-4343. If you know the charge, you can check the Florida uniform statewide bond schedule for 2026 to see the minimum bond. Each of Florida’s judicial circuits may set higher amounts, and a judge at first appearance, usually within 24 hours of arrest, can change the bond. Some serious charges require seeing a judge before any release. The county accepts cash, a surety bond, or a property bond, or can release an offender on personal recognizance.

The DeSoto County Juvenile Detention holds a license for 42 inmates, but the actual count is often higher, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in Florida have a monthly turnover of at least 35-40% of their inmates, another 25-30% every 90 days, another 15-20% every six months, and roughly 8-9% who stay six to twelve months. Stays of more than twelve months usually involve serious charges such as murder or rape. Since preparing those cases for trial takes time, offenders arrested in this county are held at one of the DeSoto County facilities much longer.

Every year, DeSoto County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,840 offenders.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

How do you post bail in DeSoto County?

If someone is taken to DeSoto County Juvenile Detention in Bradenton for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 305-637-4343.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

• Cash bonds are paid in full, normally at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order, and card payments are often possible through a kiosk in the lobby or an online vendor for a convenience fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number ready, and reach the jail at 305-637-4343.
• Licensed bail bond agents in DeSoto County can facilitate payment.
• Property bonds are available in many courts: an owner may pledge land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond amount (often double) with the deed and a recent tax or appraisal figure, and the court that set bail decides whether to accept it.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in DeSoto County, Florida, visit the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention Bail FAQ page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention? What is the Schedule?

DeSoto County Juvenile Detention ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1803 Fifth Street West
Bradenton, FL 34205
305-637-4343

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 305-637-4343 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 305-637-4343 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DeSoto County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 305-637-4343 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DeSoto County Juvenile Detention’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 305-637-4343 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DeSoto County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 305-637-4343 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention?

How Do Inmates in DeSoto County Juvenile Detention Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in DeSoto County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Register here,

• contact them online, or

• call 800-729-8355 if you want to speak to an agent.

For all the information regarding phone calls with DeSoto County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, costs, limits, tablet rental and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DeSoto County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 305-637-4343 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DeSoto County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 305-637-4343 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DeSoto County Juvenile Detention’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 305-637-4343 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention using an Online Messaging Service?

inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which DeSoto County inmates can use tablets to send messages to any friend or family member that has set up an on-line prepaid or direct bill account with Pay Tel. 

How inteleMESSAGE Works

1. The DeSoto County Juvenile Detention inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
2. Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages. 
3. When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your DeSoto County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.
4. An on-line prepaid or direct bill account is required to use messaging. 
5. You must visit the Pay Tel website, login to your account, and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link in order to send or check for messages. You will not be notified of messages by any other method.
6. All messages are subject to monitoring and review and should never be used for privileged attorney-inmate communications.
7. If a message is rejected for any reason, the sender’s account will be automatically credited for the cost of the message.
8. Free messages which are rejected will not be refunded or restored.

Cost to send messages

1. The sender of the message is charged $.50 per message. Rates are subject to change.
2. For friends and family outside of a facility, this amount is deducted from the prepaid account balance or charged to your direct bill account.
3. For inmates, the amount is charged to the inmate and deducted from the inmate’s debit account.
4. There is no charge to read a message that was sent to you.

Paytel App Download

Check to see if Tablets are Available in DeSoto County Juvenile Detention for rent to your inmate. Tablets can be used for phone calls, messaging, education, and entertainment.

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in DeSoto County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in DeSoto County Juvenile Detention follow these steps:

How inteleMESSAGE Works

• The DeSoto County Juvenile Detention inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
• Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages. 
• When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your DeSoto County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.

For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in DeSoto County Juvenile Detention check out our Secure Messaging Guide for DeSoto County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DeSoto County Juvenile Detention’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 305-637-4343 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention for a small monthly fee.  

Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

• Phone Calls
• Messages (email / texts)
• Educational applications
• Entertainment (movies, games, television, music)
• DeSoto County Juvenile Detention information (rules, guidelines, visitation schedules, etc.)
• Legal research
• Medical requests
• Programs (anger management, drug recovery, job skills, parenting, etc.)

Contact Paytel online, or call the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention directly at 305-637-4343 to rent a tablet for your inmate.

If you want download the Paytel App, click the image below:

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in DeSoto County? Read the following:

Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

• Phone Calls
• Messages (email / texts)
• Educational applications and Entertainment
• Legal Research
• and much more!

Contact Paytel online, or call the DeSoto County Juvenile Detention directly at 305-637-4343 to rent a tablet for your inmate.

To find out everything you need to know about renting a tablet, what it can be used for, how much it costs, and more, check out our Tablet Page for DeSoto County Juvenile Detention.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about DeSoto County Juvenile Detention’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 305-637-4343 for further assistance.

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