Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West
Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West
Located in Tampa, Florida, the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West serves only the county of Hillsborough at this time. It has a top capacity of 80 juveniles, and most will remain an average of 12 days. They are only held at this location if they are assigned to it by the court, and they will remain until they have been sentenced or placed into a commitment facility. Safety, security, and humane treatment of all students and staff are the first focus of the facility, and each student is treated with respect and care throughout their stay. School classes are held Monday to Friday and will begin after breakfast and continue until after lunch. These classes are provided by the local department of education and follow the guides of the local schools. This allows for an easy transition of their education to the facility and then back to their school. Medical and mental health concerns are addressed, including any substance abuse or use, anger management, learning delays, and other concerns. Physical activity, group activities, and recreational time are all provided to improve health and to support positive social interaction and growth of social skills. Juveniles will learn to be respected and contributing members of their community by become such within the detention center community. Mail: All mail is subject to assessment and any that contains contraband, conversations or planning of illegal activity, or inappropriate content may be censored or refused. It must all be sent through the US Postal System and will not be delivered or accepted in any other manner. Include a complete return address on any letters. 3948 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Tampa, FL 33614 Phones: Phones are available at least once a week and as often as each day for youth to call their parents or guardians, with other phone numbers requiring additional approval before they can be reached. Visiting: Visiting hours are in place two days each week to permit all families the opportunity to visit. Upon arrival only parents, legal guardians, and grandparents are approved visitors, however there is a process to add others to the visitation list. Visiting hours occur on Wednesday 7pm-8pm and Saturday 1pm-2pm.Inmate Services
Phone
813-871-7650Mailing address (personal mail)
Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West
3948 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33614
Other Jails and Prisons
Everything from an inmate’s criminal charges and bond amount to their visitation eligibility and mugshot can be found on the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West’s Official Jail Inmate Roster. You can also call the jail at 813-871-7650. In addition, you can search Florida’s wanted persons list, which includes Hillsborough County, and look up court cases in the counties that participate in the state’s online records portal.
Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West Inmate Search
Under the Florida Constitution, most people arrested in Hillsborough County are entitled to reasonable pretrial release. The exceptions are capital and life felonies when the proof is evident, and cases where no conditions would protect the community. Minor misdemeanor and traffic offenses often lead to a notice to appear instead of bail. For most other charges, the Florida Supreme Court publishes a uniform statewide bond schedule each year.
The quickest way to find out what an inmate’s bail is set at is to call the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West at 813-871-7650. The Florida uniform statewide bond schedule for 2026 lists the minimum bond for each offense, although each judicial circuit can set higher amounts and a judge at first appearance isn’t bound by it. The county accepts cash, surety bonds, and property bonds, or may release an offender on personal recognizance.
The Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West is licensed for 93 inmates, but it often has to make room for many more, especially on weekends. At most city and county jails in Florida, the inmate population turns over at least 35-40% each month, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months, and approximately 8-9% remain in custody for six to twelve months. Inmates held longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges such as rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in this county remain in one of the Hillsborough County facilities much longer.
Every year, approximately 82,160 offenders are arrested and detained by Hillsborough County law enforcement agencies.
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- Adult Court: 813-276-8100 Ext.4368
- Adult Probation: 813-233-3450
- District Attorney: 813-272-5400
- Juvenile Court: 813-276-8100
- Juvenile Probation: 813-276-8100
- Public Defender: 813-272-5980
What is the booking process for the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West?
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West:
- Personal identification.
- Mugshot(s).
- Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA.
- Full body search.
- Property forfeiture.
- Free phone call.
If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 813-871-7650.
What are the other City and County Jails in Hillsborough County?
Hillsborough County County Jails
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Nearby counties
The Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center West serves the following cities and towns of Hillsborough County: Plant City, Tampa and Temple Terrace.