Polk County South Jail

Looking for someone in the Polk County South Jail? The official inmate roster lets you search by name and review their charges, bond amount, visiting eligibility, and mugshot. Or call the jail at 863-635-2642 and ask. You can also look up arrest warrants for Polk County and all of Florida, and search criminal court cases in Polk County and the other participating Florida counties.

Polk County South Jail Inmate Search

Under the Florida Constitution, most people charged with a crime in Polk County and across the state are entitled to pretrial release on reasonable conditions. The exceptions are capital and life felonies when the proof is evident or the presumption is great, and cases where no conditions would protect the community. Many misdemeanor and traffic arrests end with a notice to appear instead of bail. For everything else, the Florida Supreme Court sets a uniform statewide bond schedule listing a minimum bond amount for each type of offense.

To find out an inmate’s bail amount, call the Polk County South Jail at 863-635-2642. You can also look up the charge on the Florida uniform statewide bond schedule for 2026, which sets the minimum bond. Keep in mind that the local judicial circuit may require more, and the judge at first appearance can raise or lower the amount. Bail can be posted in cash, through a surety bond, or with a property bond, and some people are released on their own recognizance.

Though licensed for 1600 inmates, the Polk County South Jail often has to house many more offenders, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in Florida have a monthly turnover of at least 35-40%, with another 25-30% turning over every 90 days, another 15-20% every six months, and about 8-9% staying six to twelve months. Inmates who stay longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges such as rape or murder. Because those cases take time to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in this county are held in one of the Polk County facilities much longer.

Law enforcement agencies in Polk County arrest and detain approximately 53,700 offenders each year.

Want to see the facility? Browse our photos of the Polk County South Jail.

How to post bail for someone arrested in Polk County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Polk County South Jail in Frostproof, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 863-635-2642 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

• Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 863-635-2642 if needed.
• You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Polk County.
• Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.

For further information on posting bail in Polk County, Florida, visit the Polk County South Jail Bail Information Page.

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

Polk County South Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

1103 U.S.Hwy 98 West
Frostproof, FL 33843
863-635-2642

Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Visit

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed 15-minute visits. The fee is $0.17 per minute.
• You must arrive 15 minutes prior to the visit.
• A maximum of one adult and one child are allowed per an on-site video session.
• Only one infant (under 1 year of age) will be allowed per visit and will not be counted as a visitor
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
• Any person visiting must not have been incarcerated within the past 180 days.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Polk County South Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Inmate

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Remote visits are charged a fee of $0.17 per minute
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

7:30 am to 10:30 am
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
5:00 pm to 10:30 pm

• Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
• Attorneys may call 863-635-2642 for questions or appointments.

Polk County South Jail uses Smart Communications for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their loved ones.

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 Polk County South Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 863-635-2642 for further assistance.

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

Polk County South Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

1103 U.S.Hwy 98 West
Frostproof, FL 33843
863-635-2642

Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Visit

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed 15-minute visits. The fee is $0.17 per minute.
• You must arrive 15 minutes prior to the visit.
• A maximum of one adult and one child are allowed per an on-site video session.
• Only one infant (under 1 year of age) will be allowed per visit and will not be counted as a visitor
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
• Any person visiting must not have been incarcerated within the past 180 days.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Polk County South Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Smart Inmate

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Remote visits are charged a fee of $0.17 per minute
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

7:30 am to 10:30 am
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
5:00 pm to 10:30 pm

• Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
• Attorneys may call 863-635-2642 for questions or appointments.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Polk County South Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 863-635-2642 for further assistance.

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

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Polk County South 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 Polk County South 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 Polk County

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

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Florida, then select Polk County South 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 Polk County South Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Polk County South Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 863-635-2642 for further assistance.

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

How to Set up a Phone Account and Receive Calls from an Inmate in Polk County South Jail

To communicate by telephone with a Polk County inmate, follow these instructions:

• To receive phone calls from a Polk County inmate you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
• 
• Once you open an account, you may search for Polk County inmates or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the Polk County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• Polk County South Jail will then need to approve the request before you can receive phone calls.

For all the information you need to receive phone calls from a Polk County South 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 Polk County South Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 863-635-2642 for further assistance.

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

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Polk County South Jail

To communicate by text or email with an Polk County inmate, follow these instructions:

• To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
• 
• Once you open an account, you may search for Polk County inmates or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the Polk County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• Polk County South Jail will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Polk County South 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 Polk County South Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 863-635-2642 for further assistance.

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

Polk County South 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 Polk County South 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 Polk County South 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 Polk County

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

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Florida, then select Polk County South 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 Polk County South Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Polk County South Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 863-635-2642 for further assistance.

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

Polk County South Jail uses a secure messaging service call Smart Communications so that inmates can communicate electronically with friends and family members on the outside.

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.

• The message can be sent with postage paid and will be free to open and read for the recipient.
• Or, the message can be sent collect / "COD" for free and will be paid for by the recipient.
• To send or receive a message you MUST open a SmartJailMail.com account.
• Once you open an account, you may search for inmates, prisoners, or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• They will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.
• Sending messages with SmartMail is just like sending an e-mail, except it is contained within the SmartJailMail web site. Messages can be delivered instantly or may be held for review depending on the destination facility.
• Electronic messages are delivered much more quickly than traditional paper mail to the correctional facility so you can stay connected.

More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Polk County South Jail

To communicate by text or email with an Polk County inmate, follow these instructions:

• To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
• 
• Once you open an account, you may search for Polk County inmates or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the Polk County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• Polk County South Jail will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Polk County South 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 Polk County South Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 863-635-2642 for further assistance.

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

Polk County South Jail Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Polk County South Jail are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
• Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call Polk County South Jail at 863-635-2642 to confirm.

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 Polk County:

• Keeps inmates busy.
• The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
• Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
• Allows communication with family members.
• Educational programming.
• Legal research.
• Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

Polk County South Jail Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Polk County South Jail are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
• Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call Polk County South Jail at 863-635-2642 to confirm.

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 Polk County:

• Keeps inmates busy.
• The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
• Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
• Allows communication with family members.
• Educational programming.
• Legal research.
• Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

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 Polk County South Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 863-635-2642 for further assistance.

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