Santa Rosa County Detention Facility

Santa Rosa County Detention Facility Inmate Services Information

Phone: 850-983-1120

Physical Address:
5755 East Milton Road
Milton, FL 32572

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Santa Rosa County Detention Facility
Inmate’s first and last name – as booked, MNI #
P.O. Box 7129
Milton, FL 32572

How Do You Find Someone in the Santa Rosa County Detention Facility?

To search for an inmate in the Santa Rosa County Detention Facility, 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 850-983-1120 for the information you are looking for.

Santa Rosa County Detention Facility Inmate Search

Santa Rosa County maintains an average of 748 inmates in custody on any given day (in all jails combined). The jails have a weekly turnover of 55% of their population. Every year Santa Rosa County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 14,960 offenders.

The following charts of Santa Rosa County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for 6/2/2023. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from Santa Rosa County, the state of Florida, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records.

For complete information on how to bond, visit, mail, send and receive email, receive phone calls, send money or commissary to an inmate, find information in this and other counties, and view the Most Wanted Fugitives, scroll down this page.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Santa Rosa County and Florida state prisons, click the button below.
Santa Rosa County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Santa Rosa County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/2/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 388 66.32%
Black 57 9.74%
Hispanic or Latino 59 10.09%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 20 3.42%
Asian 25 4.27%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 17 2.91%
Other 19 3.25%
Total 585 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Department, Florida Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Santa Rosa County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/2/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 128 21.88%
Felony (2rd Degree) 145 24.79%
Felony (1st Degree) 52 8.89%
State Jail Felony 19 3.25%
Felony (Uncategorized) 95 16.24%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 146 24.96%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Department, Florida Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Santa Rosa County Inmate Sex - 6/2/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 520 88.89%
Female 65 11.11%
Total 585 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Department, Florida Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Santa Rosa County Inmate Age - 6/2/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 5 0.85%
18-20 26 4.44%
21-24 52 8.89%
25-30 118 20.17%
31-35 85 14.53%
36-40 115 19.66%
41-45 76 12.99%
46-50 28 4.79%
51-55 37 6.32%
56-60 30 5.13%
61-65 7 1.20%
66-75 5 0.85%
76-85 1 0.17%
Total 585 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Department, Florida Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Santa Rosa County Detention Facility
The Santa Rosa County Detention Facility in Florida has a capacity of 698 inmates. It is a regional minimum security jail with a capacity of around 506 inmates. The Santa Rosa County Detention Facility is located at 5755 E. Milton Road, Milton, FL 32583. The facility can be contacted by phone at 850-983-1171. Visitation hours and inmate search information can be found on the Madison County Sheriff's website. The Santa Rosa County Detention Facility in Florida offers free video visitation Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In addition, there are also visitation hours on Monday and Wednesday from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., as well as Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Santa Rosa County Detention Facility in Florida provides inmates with an opportunity to make at least one free local call or one collect long distance call at the time of booking. If an inmate has a complaint, they can submit it to the Inspector General's Office using an online form. The facility also participates in a pilot program that allows them to detain suspects who are living in the country illegally. Inmates can be searched for and contacted through the Santa Rosa County Jail website, which also provides information on visitation hours and sending money. Finally, the facility has a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with ICE that allows them to transfer specific aliens in their custody to ICE for removal purposes at the time of their scheduled release from criminal custody. The Santa Rosa County Detention Facility in Florida is unique in that it is a popular style indirect supervision facility, housing all custody levels of pretrial and sentenced inmates. It can hold up to 323 detainees and has its own COVID-19 protocols in place, monitored by the Florida Department of Health.
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Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to make a bail payment using gettingout.com

  • gettingout.com assists you in using their banking system to make bail payment for your inmate.  
  • At this time, you cannot make bail payments online, but you can either do it at the or over the phone by calling 866-516-0115.

How to Bail out an Inmate in Santa Rosa County

To Bail out or Post Bond for an Inmate in Santa Rosa County Detention Facility follow these steps:

For complete Instructions on How to Bail or Bond an Inmate in Santa Rosa County Detention Facility, check out our Inmate Bail page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Santa Rosa County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

Santa Rosa County Detention Facility uses GettingOut for their Remote Video Visitation and/or Visit Scheduling. 

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:

1.  Using the GettingOut/GTL Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut or GTL apps.

How it Works with GettingOut
1.  Register an account.
2. Select Santa Rosa County Detention Facility
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.   

  • **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages. 
  • If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at Santa Rosa County Detention Facility.
  • With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.

4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.

GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.

Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in Santa Rosa County Detention Facility?

To visit an inmate in Santa Rosa County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:

Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Santa Rosa County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Santa Rosa County Detention Facility:
1.  Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.

To remotely visit an inmate in Santa Rosa County follow these steps:
1.  Start by confirming that Santa Rosa County Detention Facility's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Santa Rosa County here.

2.  The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Santa Rosa County Detention Facility, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.

Other Santa Rosa County Services provided by GettingOut:
 - Phone Calls & Voicemail 
 - Email, Photo & Video Sharing
-  Inmate Tablet Rental
-  Deposits

Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Santa Rosa County Detention Facility Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions

* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Santa Rosa County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.

Santa Rosa County Detention Facility Phone: 850-983-1120

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Santa Rosa County Detention Facility?

Santa Rosa County Detention Facility uses GettingOut for their Remote Video Visitation and/or Visit Scheduling. 

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:

1.  Using the GettingOut/GTL Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut or GTL apps.

How it Works with GettingOut
1.  Register an account.
2. Select Santa Rosa County Detention Facility
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.   

  • **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages. 
  • If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at Santa Rosa County Detention Facility.
  • With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.

4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.

GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.

Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Santa Rosa County Detention Facility?

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Santa Rosa County Detention Facility

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Santa Rosa County, follow these instructions:

  • Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
  • Select Florida.
  • Select Santa Rosa County Detention Facility
  • Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 850-983-1120 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
  • Enter your billing information and send money.
  • You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Santa Rosa County Detention Facility.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Santa Rosa County.

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.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Santa Rosa County Detention Facility?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Santa Rosa County Detention Facility 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 Santa Rosa County Detention Facility, 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 Santa Rosa County Detention Facility 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.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Santa Rosa County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?

Santa Rosa County Detention Facility allows pre-determined commissary packs to be purchased by friends and family of inmates.  

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.    Santa Rosa County Detention Facility 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 Santa Rosa County Detention Facility

Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Santa Rosa County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Santa Rosa County Detention Facility follow these steps:

  • Register here to create an account with icaregifts for Santa Rosa County.
  • Choose Florida, then Santa Rosa County Detention Facility, and then the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Santa Rosa County at any one time.
  • There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 
  • The gift packs for inmates in Santa Rosa County 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.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Santa Rosa County Detention Facility, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Santa Rosa County.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Santa Rosa County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing Messages & Photos

Santa Rosa County Detention Facility 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 Santa Rosa County Detention Facility,
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 Santa Rosa County Detention Facility Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa County Detention Facility 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 Santa Rosa County Detention Facility 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 Santa Rosa County Detention Facility,
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 Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Santa Rosa County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Santa Rosa County Detention Facility 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 company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Santa Rosa County Detention Facility, 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 Santa Rosa County Detention Facility.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Santa Rosa County Detention Facility Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What Does a Tablet Cost?

  • Tablet devices include some services and the content is free.
  • The subscription services require additional funding.
  • There may be multiple options such as 7-day or 30-day subscriptions.
  • Costs are dependent upon the available services and what the Santa Rosa County Detention Facility charges.

To estimate costs for phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page) or call 866-516-0115 for assistance.

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Santa Rosa County Detention Facility

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 Santa Rosa County Detention Facility 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.

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Are there photos of the Santa Rosa County Detention Facility? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Santa Rosa County

What are the other City and County Jails in Santa Rosa County?

Santa Rosa County County Jails
Santa Rosa County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Santa Rosa County?

Santa Rosa Escambia Okaloosa Escambia
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Most Wanted Fugitives

Do you have a list of Arrest Warrants, and the Most Wanted Criminals in Santa Rosa County, the state of Florida and the United States?

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Santa Rosa County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 6/2/2023

Race Inmates % Total
White 388 66.32%
Black 57 9.74%
Hispanic or Latino 59 10.09%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 20 3.42%
Asian 25 4.27%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 17 2.91%
Other 19 3.25%
Total 585 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Department, Florida Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Santa Rosa County Inmate Criminal Charges - 6/2/2023

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 128 21.88%
Felony (2rd Degree) 145 24.79%
Felony (1st Degree) 52 8.89%
State Jail Felony 19 3.25%
Felony (Uncategorized) 95 16.24%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 146 24.96%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Department, Florida Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Santa Rosa County Inmate Sex - 6/2/2023

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 520 88.89%
Female 65 11.11%
Total 585 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Department, Florida Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Santa Rosa County Inmate Age - 6/2/2023

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 5 0.85%
18-20 26 4.44%
21-24 52 8.89%
25-30 118 20.17%
31-35 85 14.53%
36-40 115 19.66%
41-45 76 12.99%
46-50 28 4.79%
51-55 37 6.32%
56-60 30 5.13%
61-65 7 1.20%
66-75 5 0.85%
76-85 1 0.17%
Total 585 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Department, Florida Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

This facility, known as "Santa Rosa County Detention Facility" is also known as Santa Rosa County Sheriff, Santa Rosa County Jail , Santa Rosa County Jail , Florida, Santa Rosa.