Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center
Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center
Suwannee County is one of the several counties who are partners in the Alachua Regional Juvenile Detention Center. Along with the other counties of Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, and Union, they share the 45 beds among their communities to mee their juvenile detention needs. This permits each community to meet their juvenile detention needs and to keep the youth within the community without requiring a different facility for each county individually. A partnership like this improves access to better security, better programming, and cost savings. Suwannee County has a juvenile office in the probation department that determines if a youth is to be held until their court date or if they will be released, as well as if the alternatives to incarceration should be used or if the youth require detention at that time. A full range of services including a classroom section with library for teacher lead classes each weekday, medical care in the medical section, dental care, and mental health care. All aspects of life are considered, and new skills are provided, including anger management, parenting, financial management, life skills, and social skills. Mail: Letters are permitted through the postal service, but families must provide additional supplies for anything more than the two letters that are supplied each week. All mail is checked for contraband. 3440 NE 39th Avenue Gainesville, FL 32609 Phones: Incoming and outgoing phone calls can be made and accepted, but only during approved hours and for phone numbers that are permitted, most often the parents or guardians. Visiting: Parents, grandparents, and legal guardians are approved for visits each week, and to ensure every family can visit there are three days with visiting hours. Thu 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Sat 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Sun 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.Inmate Services
Phone
386-362-2222Mailing address (personal mail)
Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center
305 Pine Ave SW
Live Oak, FL 32609
Other Jails and Prisons
The Official Jail Inmate Roster is where you can search for an inmate in the Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center and find their criminal charges, bond amount, visitation eligibility, and mugshot. If you have questions, call the jail at 386-362-2222. To see whether someone has an outstanding warrant in Suwannee County or elsewhere in Florida, use the FDLE wanted persons search. Court case information for participating counties is available through the online court records search.
Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search
Most defendants in Suwannee County have a constitutional right to be released before trial on reasonable conditions. Florida makes exceptions for capital and life felonies where the proof is evident, and for cases where no conditions would protect the community. People arrested on minor misdemeanors or traffic offenses are often released on a notice to appear. For other charges, a uniform statewide bond schedule from the Florida Supreme Court sets the minimum bond.
Find out an inmate’s bail by calling the Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center at 386-362-2222. Bond amounts start with the Florida uniform statewide bond schedule for 2026, but judicial circuits can require more, and a judge at first appearance, usually within 24 hours, can raise or lower the bond. Cash, surety bonds, and property bonds are accepted, and personal recognizance release is available in some cases.
Even though the Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center is licensed for 72 inmates, it is often forced to accommodate many more, especially on weekends. In most city and county jails in Florida, at least 35-40% of the population turns over each month, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months. About 8-9% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Offenders who stay longer than a year are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder, and because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, anyone arrested in this county on such charges remains in one of the Suwannee County facilities much longer.
Approximately 7,040 offenders are arrested and detained every year by Suwannee County law enforcement agencies.
Check out our jail photos, collected over the years.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe booking process explained for Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center include:
- Identification verification.
- Taking mugshots.
- Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA sample collection.
- A full-body search.
- Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
- Providing a phone call.
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 386-362-2222.
What are the bail options in Suwannee County after an arrest?
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center in Live Oak for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 386-362-2222 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
- A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 386-362-2222.
- Licensed bail bond agencies in Suwannee County can provide assistance.
- Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.
For more information about bail in Suwannee County, Florida, see the Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center Bail Guide.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
305 Pine Ave SW
Live Oak, FL 32609
386-362-2222
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 386-362-2222 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 386-362-2222 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 386-362-2222 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 386-362-2222 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 386-362-2222 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 386-362-2222 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 386-362-2222 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 386-362-2222 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 386-362-2222 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 386-362-2222 for further assistance.
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Suwannee County County Jails
Suwannee County Juvenile Facilities
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Nearby counties
The Suwannee County Juvenile Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Suwannee County: Branford and Live Oak.