The Highlands County Jail is a 512 bed jail in the city of Sebring, Highlands County, Florida.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 863-402-7201. In order to find information about an inmate online, you will need either an iphone or Android phone, and need to download the app.
You will also find directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
Phone: 863-402-7201
Physical Address:
338 South Orange Street
Sebring, FL 33870
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Smart Communications / Highlands County Detention Facility
P.O. Box 9166
Seminole, FL 33775-9166
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Highlands County Jail
338 South Orange Street
Sebring, FL 33870
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Highlands 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 863-402-7201 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Arrests Warrants for Highlands County and the entire state of Florida, as well as Highlands County Criminal Court Cases and Courts for each county in the state of Florida.
Highlands County Jail Inmate Search
The Highlands County Jail maintains an average of 512 offenders in custody on any given day. The Highlands 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 Highlands County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 13,340 offenders.
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The Highlands County Jail in Florida has a capacity of 512 inmates since its 2004 expansion. Prior to this, the jail had a capacity of 142 inmates due to an expansion in 1985. It is a minimum-security facility that houses inmates accused of misdemeanor crimes who cannot make bail or await their court dates. The Highlands County Jail in Florida is located at 338 South Orange Street, Sebring, FL 33870. The phone number for the jail is 863-402-7201.
Inmates can be searched by calling 863-402-7200, or by downloading the apps below:
Visitation hours at the Highlands County Jail in Florida are from 7:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).
The Highlands County Jail in Florida allows inmates four 30-minute visits per day.
Inmates sentenced from the facility include William Kelley, who is on death row, and those selected for the Circuit Court of the Tenth Judicial Circuit. The jail also addresses complex social and behavioral health problems that cause defendants to be incarcerated.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, however the jail uses a digital service to avoid contraband entering the facility. Friends and family of inmates in the Highlands County Jail can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. They can also send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 863-402-7201.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Highlands County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 863-402-7201.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Highlands County Jail Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Highlands County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Highlands County and other Florida and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Highlands County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
Yes, Highlands County has bail and recognizes most types of bonds.
As of January 1, 2024, Florida moved to a statewide uniform bond schedule. The uniform bond schedule may change every year. The Highlands County Jail will let you know the amount of the bond.
Under most circumstances your bond amount is set during the booking process, and you are eligible to bond out prior to going to court. Prior to January 1, 2024, each county set their own bond schedule. For more serious crimes, bond will be set at the first appearance.
Florida offers bail in the form of cash bail or surety bond and bonds from a professional bondsperson.
Under most circumstances your bond amount is set during the booking process by a judge, and you are eligible to bond out prior to going to court. Prior to January 1, 2024, each county set their own bond schedule.
For more serious crimes, bond will be set at the first appearance. Bail is set by a judge in accordance with a precalculated schedule based on the seriousness of the offense.
In most cases bail is set immediately after arrest, based on the precalculated schedule. If a defendant is not eligible for immediate release bail may be set by a judge at the initial court hearing, or arraignment.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Highlands County Jail? What is the Schedule?
338 South Orange Street
Sebring, FL 33870
863-402-7201
Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Visit
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | NO on site VISITS |
| MONDAY | 7:00AM to 5:15PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:00AM to 5:15PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00AM to 5:15PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:00AM to 5:15PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:00AM to 5:15PM |
| SATURDAY | NO on site VISITS |
Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Inmate
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 7:00AM to 9:15PM |
| MONDAY | 7:00AM to 9:15PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:00AM to 9:15PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00AM to 9:15PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:00AM to 9:15PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:00AM to 9:15PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:00AM to 9:15PM |
7:00AM to 9:15PM
How Video Visitation Works
SmartJailMail.com provides a two-way, real-time video visitation system which can be used to speak to your loved ones directly in their housing location within the jail.
At some locations you may also use a lobby kiosk at the facility to visit for free when scheduling a local / on-site visit.
Remote visits from home cost 50 cents per minute and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute increments.
To schedule a video visit you must first open a Smart Communications account.
Remote Video Visits From Home
Once you are connected with an inmate you can use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Remote visits from home are billed on a credits-per-minute model and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute blocks.
Local / On-Site Video Visits
Once you are connected with an inmate at a location where you have a visitation kiosk in the lobby, you may use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Local / on-site visits are provided free of charge.
This link explains everything you need to know about Smart Communications Video Visitation.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Highlands County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 863-402-7201 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Highlands County Jail?
338 South Orange Street
Sebring, FL 33870
863-402-7201
Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Visit
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | NO on site VISITS |
| MONDAY | 7:00AM to 5:15PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:00AM to 5:15PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00AM to 5:15PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:00AM to 5:15PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:00AM to 5:15PM |
| SATURDAY | NO on site VISITS |
Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Inmate
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 7:00AM to 9:15PM |
| MONDAY | 7:00AM to 9:15PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:00AM to 9:15PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00AM to 9:15PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:00AM to 9:15PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:00AM to 9:15PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:00AM to 9:15PM |
7:00AM to 9:15PM
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Highlands County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 863-402-7201 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Highlands County Jail?
To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Highlands County, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Highlands County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 863-402-7201 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Highlands County Jail?
To communicate by telephone with a Highlands County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to receive phone calls from a Highlands County Jail inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, how often you can receive calls and when you can receive them and more, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: Your phone calls will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case. Anything discussed on the calls may be used in your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Highlands County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 863-402-7201 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Highlands County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Highlands County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.
Envelopes
The Highlands County Jail also allows regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well.
Personal postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Smart Communications / Highlands County Detention Facility
P.O. Box 9166
Seminole, FL 33775-9166
Legal Mail
Legal Mail is mail from Attorneys, law enforcement, the courts, bail companies, etc.
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Highlands County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Highlands County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All legal mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Highlands County Jail
338 South Orange Street
Sebring, FL 33870
Postcards
The Highlands County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.
Envelopes
The Highlands County Jail also allows regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well.
Personal postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Smart Communications / Highlands County Detention Facility
P.O. Box 9166
Seminole, FL 33775-9166
Legal Mail
Legal Mail is mail from Attorneys, law enforcement, the courts, bail companies, etc.
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Highlands County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Highlands County Jail standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All legal mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Highlands County Jail
338 South Orange Street
Sebring, FL 33870
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Highlands County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 863-402-7201 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Highlands County Jail, and what can I purchase?
The service they use is called icaregifts.
Instructions
1. Register here.
2. Click the "Find an Inmate" button and enter your loved one’s first name, last name, or inmate number. When the information is entered correctly, click the “Search” button to confirm they are in the system.
3. Select the icare gift you want to send them.
4. Confirm the order in your confirmation email.
5. Highlands County Jail has up to 30 days to give your icaregift pack to your inmate.
6. You will receive a confirmation email when it is delivered.
There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from.
They range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper…
… to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items…
… with many gift packs priced in between.
Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (you must have an inmate chosen in order to review these FAQs for Highlands County Jail
Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Highlands County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Highlands County Jail, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Highlands County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Highlands County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 863-402-7201 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Highlands County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
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 Highlands 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 Highlands 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.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Highlands County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 863-402-7201 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Highlands County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Highlands County Jail are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:
The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Highlands County:
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Highlands County Jail are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:
The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Highlands County:
For more information about Tablets and how your inmate can get one to use while he is in jail, chek out our Inmate Tablet page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Highlands County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 863-402-7201 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Highlands County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Highlands County?
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