Glades County Jail, Moore Haven
On the west shore of Lake Okeechobee, Glades County takes adults it arrests to the jail on East State Road 78 in Moore Haven. Search Glades County Inmate Search or call 863-946-1600.
Glades jail location
The jail is at 1297 East State Road 78, Moore Haven, FL 33471. The jail and the Glades County Sheriff's Office use the same number, 863-946-1600.
Back to questions ↑Finding a Glades inmate
Glades County Inmate Search lists people held. The list may lag behind a late-night booking. Register with VINELink for release alerts.
Back to questions ↑Bond in Moore Haven
Glades is in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit. A judge sees new arrestees within 24 hours and may order:
- ROR, no money.
- Cash, the total bond, refunded after the case, costs deducted.
- A bondsman's surety at 10 percent, minimum $100 a charge, which isn't returned.
Hendry or Okeechobee warrants and probation holds can delay release. Missing court means a warrant. See the Glades bail page.
Back to questions ↑Warrants
Call 863-946-1600 about a Glades warrant. The Clerk of Court at 863-946-6010 has hearing dates. Ask a lawyer about surrender.
Back to questions ↑Public defender
The Twentieth Circuit Public Defender represents Glades clients judged indigent. The $50 application fee can be waived.
Back to questions ↑Visiting
Phone 863-946-1600 for the Moore Haven visiting schedule. See visits and remote visits.
Back to questions ↑Phones
Outbound calls only, through a prepaid account set up by family. Read our phones, messages and tablets guides.
Back to questions ↑Money
Deposits go toward commissary orders. Confirm accepted methods with the jail. See money and commissary.
Back to questions ↑Address letters to the inmate by name and booking number at the State Road 78 address. No stickers or scents. More in mail rules.
Back to questions ↑Glades juveniles
Juvenile court hears cases for kids under 18. Glades youth who are detained are usually placed in the Southwest Florida Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Fort Myers, 239-332-6927, and see a judge within 24 hours. Parents can call 863-946-1600.
Back to questions ↑Medical
Let the jail know at 863-946-1600 about medication, seizures, diabetes or suicide risk.
Back to questions ↑Glades federal cases
The U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, hears Glades federal cases in Fort Myers, 2110 First St., Fort Myers, FL 33901.
Glades federal defendants see a magistrate at the initial appearance and argue custody at a detention hearing. The U.S. Marshals (239-286-6844) may house them in county jails. After sentencing, check the BOP list.
Back to questions ↑ICE detainers in Glades
- Moore Haven booking prints are checked by DHS.
- ICE may lodge an I-247A detainer.
- The jail may hold someone up to 48 hours after normal release; weekends and holidays count.
- F.S. 908.105 has the detainer shared with the bond judge and prosecutor and placed in the case file.
- F.S. 907.041 keeps unauthorized aliens facing a forcible felony in Moore Haven until first appearance, where the judge presumes they should stay unless shown otherwise.
- F.S. 908.11 requires 287(g); ICE lists Glades with the Task Force and Warrant Service Officer models.
- Glades families can look on ICE's locator; a second option is the Miami field office, 2805 SW 145th Ave., Miramar, FL 33027, 954-843-5800.
State prison
A prison-bound Glades inmate waits for FDC transport, then goes through reception for screening. Use FDC Offender Search; Florida prisons are listed here.
Back to questions ↑Glades mugshots online
Yes. Pull up a name in the Glades jail search to see the mugshot; you can click to enlarge it. Copies come from the sheriff at 863-946-1600, minus F.S. 119.071 exemptions.
ICE photos require ICE FOIA. Federal mugshots are private unless Marshals publish one to find a fugitive.
Back to questions ↑Glades sheriff's contact
- Glades County Sheriff's Office: 863-946-1600
Moore Haven has no separate police listing we could confirm, so call the sheriff's office. Emergencies: 911.
Back to questions ↑Glades County contacts
- Inmate search
- Glades County Inmate Search
- Jail
- Glades County Jail, 1297 East State Road 78, Moore Haven, FL 33471, 863-946-1600
- Sheriff
- 863-946-1600
- Clerk
- 863-946-6010