Pasco Juvenile Detention Center
Pasco Juvenile Detention Center
The top capacity of this facility is only 36, and the average stay at the Pasco Juvenile Detention Center is 11 days. The low population ensures that during school classes each of the students gets the attention they need to maintain or improve their grades, and if any learning delays or differences are discovered they will be addressed and a plan created for a successful education. Juveniles at this location are transferred or released after their court date, after sentencing, or to be relocated to another facility to fit their needs better. It is both safe and secure, protecting both the youth within and the community surrounding it. Along with general education, including college prep, mental health support is provided, and treatments are offered for any substance abuse, trauma, or emotional regulation such as anger management. Social and life skills are focused on through group activities, recreational times, and physical education activities. Mail: 28534 State Road 52, San Antonio, FL 33576 All letters must be delivered through the postal system and youth are provided with time and supplies to write two letters each week, with additional letters being permitted if postage and envelopes are provided. Phones: Throughout the week there will be access to the phones that are located within the housing units and are capable of both outgoing and incoming calls. Upon arrival only the parents or guardians' phone numbers are approved, but others may be added with permission from the facility. Visiting: Visiting hours are provided Wednesday 7pm-8pm and Saturday 1pm-2pm. Parents, guardians, and grandparents are encouraged to visit as often as possible.Inmate Services
Phone
352-588-5900Mailing address (personal mail)
Pasco Juvenile Detention Center
28534 State Road 52
San Antonio, FL 33576
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To search the Pasco Juvenile Detention Center 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 352-588-5900 for assistance. Checking for warrants? Florida’s statewide wanted persons search includes Pasco County. Looking for court records? Many counties post criminal court cases online through a shared portal.
Pasco Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search
Florida law entitles most people arrested in Pasco 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 Pasco Juvenile Detention Center is to call 352-588-5900. 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 Pasco Juvenile Detention Center’s license covers 36 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 Pasco County facilities much longer.
Every year, Pasco County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 30,720 offenders.
You can also view photos of the Pasco Juvenile Detention Center that we’ve collected over the years.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat happens during booking at Pasco Juvenile Detention Center?
After arrest, individuals are processed at Pasco Juvenile Detention Center, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Pasco Juvenile Detention Center:
- Verifying the person’s identity.
- Taking mugshots.
- Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
- Collecting DNA if necessary.
- Conducting a physical search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 352-588-5900.
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Nearby counties
The Pasco Juvenile Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Pasco County: Dade City, New Port Richey, Port Richey, San Antonio, St. Leo and Zephyrhills.