Manatee County Jail

To search the Manatee County Jail for an inmate and review their charges, bond, visitation eligibility, or mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster. You can also call the jail at 941-723-5132 for assistance. Checking for warrants? Florida’s statewide wanted persons search includes Manatee County. Looking for court records? Many counties post criminal court cases online through a shared portal.

Manatee County Jail Inmate Search

Florida law entitles most people arrested in Manatee County to reasonable pretrial release, unless they are charged with a capital or life felony and the proof is evident, or a judge finds no conditions would protect the public. Lower-level misdemeanors and traffic cases are often handled with a notice to appear. Bond amounts for most other charges come from a uniform statewide bond schedule set by the Florida Supreme Court.

The easiest way to learn an offender’s bail at the Manatee County Jail is to call 941-723-5132. For a general idea, compare the charge to the Florida uniform statewide bond schedule for 2026. Circuits may set higher local amounts, and a judge at first appearance, usually within 24 hours, can set a different bond. The county takes cash, surety bonds, and property bonds, and can also release an offender on personal recognizance.

The Manatee County Jail’s license covers 1300 inmates, but the jail often has to make room for many more, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in Florida experience a monthly turnover of at least 35-40%, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months, with about 8-9% of inmates staying six to twelve months. Those who stay longer than a year usually face 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 Manatee County facilities much longer.

Every year, Manatee County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 27,200 offenders.

You can also view photos of the Manatee County Jail that we’ve collected over the years.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Manatee County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Manatee County Jail Inmate Video Visitation Schedule
*On-site and Remote Visits*

The Manatee County Jail Visitation Center located at:
2705 County Line Road - Palmetto FL
941-723-5132

• First, you need to register for visits.
  
• First time visitors should call 941-747-3011 ext 2902 between 8am-7pm to schedule their visit for the following day. The visitation clerk can only schedule a visit 1 day prior.
• The help line is available from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day to assist users in scheduling visits on your personal computer.
• Inmates are permitted up to 3 ( 1 Hour ) visits per inmate, per week, but no more than 2 visits per day. 
• Only three (3) visitors are premitted at one time including infants and children.
• A valid government issued photo ID is required ( Driver's License, State ID, Valid Military ID or Valid Passport with picture ).
• Visitors must arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before the start of their scheduled visitation.
• Visitors arriving after the start of their scheduled session will not be permitted to enter and the visit is automatically canceled.

PROFESSIONAL VISITS

• In addition to registration on the GTL / Viapath website, professional visitors also must complete this form and a PREA Entry form, so three forms total.
• Professional Visitor Help Line is 941-747-3011 extension 2813. The help line is available from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day to assist Professional users.

Manatee County Jail offers Video Visitation for Inmates using the Services of GTL, aka ViaPath Techologies

In order to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL you need to first register with GTL.

Next Steps:

• Register yourself and all visitors.
• Select Manatee County Jail
• Select your inmate.
• Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For at-home video visits: Sign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit.
For on-site video visits: Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required. 

All your questions can be answered after you register, at the Frequently Asked Questions page, or call 855-208-7349 during the following hours:
6AM – 4PM MST Monday – Friday, or 
7AM – 4PM MST Saturday – Sunday

Costs for Visits are subject to change but generally run less than $10.00 for a 30 minute visit.
Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard debit, credit or gift cards.

How to Arrange Video Visitation with Manatee County Jail Inmates

Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.

• Register yourself and all visitors.
• Select Manatee County Jail
• Select your inmate.
• Schedule your preferred time for the visit.

For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the Manatee County Jail, check out our Visit Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Manatee County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 941-723-5132 for further assistance.

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

Manatee County Jail Inmate Video Visitation Schedule
*On-site and Remote Visits*

The Manatee County Jail Visitation Center located at:
2705 County Line Road - Palmetto FL
941-723-5132

• First, you need to register for visits.
  
• First time visitors should call 941-747-3011 ext 2902 between 8am-7pm to schedule their visit for the following day. The visitation clerk can only schedule a visit 1 day prior.
• The help line is available from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day to assist users in scheduling visits on your personal computer.
• Inmates are permitted up to 3 ( 1 Hour ) visits per inmate, per week, but no more than 2 visits per day. 
• Only three (3) visitors are premitted at one time including infants and children.
• A valid government issued photo ID is required ( Driver's License, State ID, Valid Military ID or Valid Passport with picture ).
• Visitors must arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before the start of their scheduled visitation.
• Visitors arriving after the start of their scheduled session will not be permitted to enter and the visit is automatically canceled.

PROFESSIONAL VISITS

• In addition to registration on the GTL / Viapath website, professional visitors also must complete this form and a PREA Entry form, so three forms total.
• Professional Visitor Help Line is 941-747-3011 extension 2813. The help line is available from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day to assist Professional users.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Manatee County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 941-723-5132 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Manatee County Jail?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Manatee County Jail, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Lobby kiosk - Ask the jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk for deposits.
4. By mail - Ask Access Corrections or the jail whether money orders can be mailed, and to what address.

Ask who the money order should be made out to, and include the inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the Manatee County Jail whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Manatee County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Manatee County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Florida, then select Manatee County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Manatee County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Manatee County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 941-723-5132 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Manatee County Jail?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Manatee County Jail by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

• Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
• Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
• Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Manatee County Jail, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Manatee County Jail Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Manatee County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 941-723-5132 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Manatee County Jail, and what can I send them?

Postcards
The Manatee 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. All writing on the postcards must be typed or handwritten in black or blue ink and have a return address on them.

Mail to:

Inmate's Full Name & ID#
JailATM.com
Manatee County Jail
P.O. Box 16120
Jonesboro, AR 72401

Envelopes
The Manatee County Jail does NOT allow any letters or any envelopes to be mailed to inmates except from attorneys of record.

Money Orders
Money Orders must be made out to "MCSO Inmate Account" on the "Pay To" line, otherwise it will be returned to sender.

Mail to:

Manatee County Central Jail
14470 Harlee Road
Palmetto, Florida 34221
"FOR DEPOSIT ONLY"
Inmates Name/Booking Number

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher. Only one allowed.

Magazines
Magazines (subscriptions or individual),  including puzzle books are permitted (no more than 2 each month, can be 1 of each) as long as they are mailed directly from the publisher's authorized distributor or a retailer such as; Books a Million, Walden Books, Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com or similar retailers. Your family cannot mail them to you. If the item(s) does not come from an authorized source it will be returned to sender. Books and magazines can be no larger than 8.5 inches by 14 inches in size.

• Newspaper subscription (1 only) must be sent from newspaper office directly to the facility.
• Weekly magazine subscriptions are permitted and will be treated like a newspaper subscription.
• No other item(s) will be accepted by the Mail Room unless approved by the Bureau Chief or designee PRIOR to the delivery of said item(s). Unapproved items will be returned to sender.

Books
You may send books to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the publisher or from Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, BooksaMillion.com or a nationally recognized bookstore.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Manatee County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Manatee County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 941-723-5132 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Manatee County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Manatee County Jail contracts with Access Securepak for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak's catalog groups items into categories such as:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Florida.
3. Select Manatee County Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Manatee County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.

*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Manatee County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Manatee County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Florida, then select Manatee County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Manatee County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Manatee County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 941-723-5132 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Manatee County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Manatee County Jail contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.


If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Manatee County Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1.  Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.

How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1.  Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

How to Communicate with an Manatee County Jail Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Manatee County follow these steps:

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:

• All mail sent to an inmate at the Manatee County Jail must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
• All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
• Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
• The Manatee County Jail has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations. 
• All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

Emailing Messages & Photos

Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
 
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.

Then use the Facility Finder to:
1.  Select Manatee County Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

• Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
• After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
• You can also send your Manatee County inmate photos and videos.

Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call   866-516-0115

Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.

All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Manatee County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Manatee County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 941-723-5132 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Manatee County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Manatee County Jail allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by 'gettingout'.

The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Manatee County Jail, such as:

• Music
• Books
• Games
• Education
• News
• Radio
• Television
• Read mail and messages
• Video visits

-  Free services are already available for use on the device at Manatee County Jail.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Manatee County Jail Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What Does a Tablet Cost?

To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.

Game Center:

30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)

Unlimited eBooks:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

Streaming Music:

Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)

Newsfeed

Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)

Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)

Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)

Same Day Subscription Services

Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)

Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)

Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)

FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)

All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes. 

Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...

Tablet: $249.99 per each

Charger: $8.99 per each

Earbuds: $2.99 per each

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Manatee County Jail

To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:

1.  First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL

2.  Purchase the services you want for your Manatee County Jail inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Manatee County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 941-723-5132 for further assistance.

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