Franklin County Juvenile Detention
Franklin County Juvenile Detention
Franklin County is part of the Leon Regional Juvenile Detention Center and along with Leon County, Gadsden County, Jefferson County, Liberty County, Madison County, Taylor County, and Wakulla County, shares the 45 beds that are present. Contracts with the local institutions provide full medical care and mental health care while they are detained at the location, and healthy meals are provided three times each day, with the local school providing classes during the week. Youth are expected to attend class each day and to stay on their schedule during the entirety of their stay, learning responsibility, discipline, and positive social interactions. Life skills are taught with programs that are focused on making healthy choices, keeping a routine, avoiding substance abuse concerns, managing emotions, and more. Mail: When sending mail to a youth at this facility it must be correctly addressed to them at the location, and it must have a full return address to be accepted. Contraband is not permitted and will be removed and returned or destroyed. 2303 Ronellis Drive Tallahassee, FL 32310 Phones: Phone calls are one of the ways students remain involved with their family, and they are encouraged to call regularly. Approved numbers include parents and legal guardians, but special permission may be received to call others as well. Visiting: Visits are key to family reunification and all parents, guardians, and grandparents are approved for visitation, with the possibility of having additional visitorsInmate Services
Mailing address (personal mail)
Leon Regional Juvenile Detention Cente
2303 Ronellis Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32310
Other Jails and Prisons
Whether you need an inmate’s charges, bond amount, visitation eligibility, or mugshot, you can find it on the Official Jail Inmate Roster for the Franklin County Juvenile Detention. The jail can also be reached at . For more information, check Florida’s wanted persons list for Franklin County and statewide, or search criminal court cases in participating counties.
Franklin County Juvenile Detention Inmate Search
Under Florida law, most defendants in Franklin County are entitled to pretrial release on reasonable conditions. The main exceptions are capital and life felonies when the proof is evident, and cases where a judge finds no conditions would keep the community safe. Many minor misdemeanors and traffic offenses result in a notice to appear. Most other bond amounts are set by the Florida Supreme Court’s uniform statewide bond schedule.
Calling the Franklin County Juvenile Detention at is the quickest way to find out an inmate’s bail. For a general idea of the amount, check the charge against the Florida uniform statewide bond schedule for 2026. Judicial circuits can set higher local amounts, and a judge at the first appearance hearing isn’t bound by the schedule. The county accepts cash, surety bonds, and property bonds, and may release someone on personal recognizance.
The Franklin County Juvenile Detention is licensed for 40 inmates, but weekends in particular often bring in more offenders than that. At most city and county jails in Florida, at least 35-40% of the population turns over monthly, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months, with about 8-9% remaining six to twelve months. Inmates who stay longer than a year are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder, and because it takes time to prepare those cases for trial, offenders arrested in this county remain in one of the Franklin County facilities much longer.
Franklin County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,200 offenders each year.
You can also see photos of the jail from our collection, gathered over the years.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow booking works at Franklin County Juvenile Detention
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Franklin County Juvenile Detention for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Franklin County Juvenile Detention:
- Verification of personal details.
- Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection if required.
- Search of the individual.
- Confiscation of personal property.
- Providing a phone call.
For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Franklin County Juvenile Detention at .
Paying bail for someone in Franklin County
After being arrested and booked into Franklin County Juvenile Detention in Tallahassee, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
- Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at .
- Licensed bail bond agents in Franklin County can facilitate the process.
- Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To get more information on the bail process in Franklin County, Florida, visit the Franklin County Juvenile Detention Bail FAQ.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Franklin County Juvenile Detention? What is the Schedule?
Franklin County Juvenile Detention ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
2303 Ronellis Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32310
- 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 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 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Franklin County Juvenile Detention?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Juvenile Detention’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Franklin 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 Franklin County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Franklin 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 Franklin County Juvenile Detention’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Franklin County Juvenile Detention using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Juvenile Detention’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Franklin County Juvenile Detention have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Franklin County Juvenile Detention’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call for further assistance.
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Franklin County County Jails
Franklin County Juvenile Facilities
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Nearby counties
The Franklin County Juvenile Detention serves the following cities and towns of Franklin County: Apalachicola, Carrabelle and Eastpoint.