The Sumter County Detention Center is a 521 bed jail in the city of Bushnell, Sumter County, Florida. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 352-569-1700.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Florida State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 352-569-1700, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Sumter County Detention Center at 352-569-1700 to get it.
Phone: 352-569-1700
Physical Address:
219 E Anderson Avenue
Bushnell, FL 33513
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 352-569-1700 for this)
(Note: POSTCARDS ONLY for Personal Mail)
Sumter County Detention Center
219 E Anderson Avenue
Bushnell, FL 33513
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 352-569-1700 for this)
Sumter County Detention Center
219 E Anderson Avenue
Bushnell, FL 33513
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Sumter County Detention Center, 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 352-569-1700 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Arrests Warrants for Sumter County and the entire state of Florida, as well as Sumter County Criminal Court Cases and Courts for each county in the state of Florida.
Sumter County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Sumter County Detention Center maintains an average of 521 offenders in custody on any given day. The Sumter County Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Sumter County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 11,620 offenders.
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The Sumter County Detention Center, first built at its existing location in 1965, is currently rated for 527 inmates. Over the years it has undergone many expansions, tear downs and renovations. As it stands today, it is an architectual marvel (from a jail point of view) and a model of inmate logistics and efficiency.
In the early 2000s the Sumter County Detention Center was a mess. With only 178 beds, there were days in which they had twice that number of inmates, with men sleeping on the floor and the place reeking of sweat, urine and cleaning fluids. The Sheriff's Department was spending lots of taxpayer money moving inmates back and forth from neighboring county jails to court every day. It was at that time they decided to either turn the operation over to a private prison management company or build a new facility. They chose the latter.
The first expansion came in 2010. They added 138,200 square feet of space at a total cost of $40 million. The expansion added a total of 192 beds, a laundry, visitation center, commissary, booking and release center, a 40-bed classification area, a 64 bed mental health area, a 24 bed special housing area, and a new medical clinic.
The second expansion was completed in 2021. It added 38,662 square feet with 256 beds. For $19 million, the county received a two level building of modular cells in multiple pods, with an enclosed fence walkway leading the adjoining buildings.
The Sumter County Detention Center, in a county well known for being home to the famous Villages Retirement Community for active adults, is located at 219 E Anderson Avenue in Bushnell, Florida. You can reach the jail 24 hours a day by calling 352-569-1700.
You can look up inmates online using the Sumter County Inmate Jail Roster. It provides mugshots, criminal charges, bond amounts and personal information such as dates of birth on the newly arrested, current inmates and those who have been released. You can choose a date range.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, however the jail only allows you to send personal mail on a postcard. Friends and family of inmates in the Sumter County Detention Center can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. Friends and family can also communicate using an online text/email system, send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 352-569-1700.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Sumter County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 352-569-1700.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Sumter County Detention Center Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Sumter County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Sumter County and other Florida and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Sumter County Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
However if you don't want to use a bail bond agent:
Call 352-569-1700 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Sumter County inmate locator.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Sumter County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
219 E Anderson Avenue
Bushnell, FL 33513
352-569-1700
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
| MONDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
| TUESDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
| WEDNESDAY | 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
| THURSDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
| FRIDAY | NO VISITS ON SITE |
| SATURDAY | 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 4:15 PM 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 4:15 PM 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 4:15 PM 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 4:15 PM 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 4:15 PM 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 4:15 PM 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 4:15 PM 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
12:00 PM - 4:15 PM
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Sumter County Detention Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Sumter County Detention Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
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Android app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sumter County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-569-1700 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Sumter County Detention Center?
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REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 4:15 PM 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
| MONDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 4:15 PM 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 4:15 PM 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 4:15 PM 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 4:15 PM 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 4:15 PM 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM 12:00 PM - 4:15 PM 4:45 PM - 5:30 PM 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM |
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
12:00 PM - 4:15 PM
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM
7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sumter County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-569-1700 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Sumter County Detention Center?
There are two options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Choice 1 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Sumter County Detention Center uses CommissaryDeposit.com to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Choice 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
**Call 352-569-1700 first to ask Sumter County Detention Center if this option is still available.
To deposit money in an Sumter County Detention Center inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Sumter County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - [email protected]
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Sumter County, go to our Send Money Page for details.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sumter County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-569-1700 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Sumter County Detention Center?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Sumter County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Sumter County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sumter County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-569-1700 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Sumter County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Sumter County Detention Center ONLY allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office unless noted otherwise.
Envelopes
Envelopes with personal letters are NOT allowed.
Postcards MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 352-569-1700 for this)
(Note: POSTCARDS ONLY for Personal Mail)
Sumter County Detention Center
219 E Anderson Avenue
Bushnell, FL 33513
Legal Mail
Envelopes from an attorney or professionals related to an inmates case ARE allowed.
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 352-569-1700 for this)
Sumter County Detention Center
219 E Anderson Avenue
Bushnell, FL 33513
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Sumter County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Sumter County Detention Center 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.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# (call 352-569-1700 for this)
Sumter County Detention Center
219 E Anderson Avenue
Bushnell, FL 33513
For inmates receiving mail in the Sumter County Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon. Due to drug smuggling, not all inmates are even allowed to receive mail in envelopes, as only certain types of postcards are allowed.
For complete information on mail policies and addresses, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sumter County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-569-1700 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Sumter County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Ordering from CommissaryOrder.com is a simple process:
Commissary Order Fees
In addition to the items you purchase, you will pay a ‘service fee’ for each item selected. The first item you select will cost you a fee of $2.00-3.00, then an additional $0.35 to $0.50 for each item you select after that.
Maximum Amount
Sumter County Detention Center only allows you to purchase a maximum amount of $200.00 worth of products at a time.
Items you may Purchase from CommissaryDeposit.com:
Customer Support
- CommissaryOrder.com only provides customer support via email at [email protected]
Inmate Money Deposit Option
If you do NOT want to choose the commissary items for your inmate, but have them decide for themselves, go to CommissaryDeposit.com and send them money direct so they can purchase the items they want.
The fees to send money directly to your inmate are as follows:
$0.01 - $25.00 = $3.25 + 3%
$25.01 - $100 = $4.50 + 3%
$100.01 to $200 = $6.00 + 3%
$200.01 & up = $7.50 + 3%
(NOTE: The maximum allowed deposit is $260.00)
To deposit money in an Sumter County Detention Center inmate's commissary account follow these instructions:
Note: You will be charged a fee to send money to your Sumter County inmate. In addition, there is a maximum amount you can send.
Contact Information
Customer Support page.
Customer Support phone: 912-584-6102
Email - [email protected]
Customer Support Hours - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST
For complete information on fees, products, policies, deadlines, rules, minimum and maximum deposits and all the information you need to know regarding depositing money for your inmate in Sumter County, go to our Send Money Page for details.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sumter County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-569-1700 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Sumter County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
Things you CAN do:
1. You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness)
Things you CANNOT do:
1. You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.
Other Things:
1. Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.
What is the cost of sending inmate messages?
What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?
Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information
Online Customer Service Support
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
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Android app
Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075
To send a text or email message to a Sumter County inmate, do the following:
Sumter County Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Sumter County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Sumter County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
For all Sumter County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Sumter County Detention Center, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sumter County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-569-1700 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Sumter County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
To rent a tablet for an inmate in Sumter County follow these instructions:
If you have any questions:
For all Sumter County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sumter County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 352-569-1700 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Sumter County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Sumter County?
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