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Updated on: February 12, 2024
Polk County Florida Jail

Visitation Hours

  • Sunday 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Monday 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
  • Holiday Closed

Polk County Florida Jail Basic Information

Facility Name
Polk County Florida Jail
Facility Type
County Jail
Address
2390 Bob Phillips Road, Bartow, FL, 33830
Phone
863-534-6123
Capacity
900
City
Bartow
Postal Code
33830
State
Florida
County
Polk County
Official Website
Website

Polk County Sheriffs Office

Address
455 North Broadway Avenue, Bartow, Florida, 33830
Phone
863-534-6331
Fax
polksheriff.org
Website
http://www.polksheriff.org

Polk County Florida Jail offender locator: Alias, Arrests, Age, Fine/Crt Costs, Who's in jail, Inmate List, Amount, INS, Bond, Mugshots, Bookings, Booking Date, State of Charge, Release Date.

It can be a tough transition finding out that a friend or loved one is in jail. However, just because someone you care about is facing time, doesn’t mean you can’t find a way to be there and support them.

Those who were arrested in Polk County will most likely be taken to Polk County Florida Jail in Florida before being sentenced. In this guide, you will learn a little about the jail, how to make sure an inmate is there, and how to be a support system while a friend or loved one is incarcerated.

About the Polk County Florida Jail

Polk County Florida Jail in Florida actually houses both the main jail and the road prison as well as those who are arrested in Polk County.

The Polk County Florida Jail is dedicated to keeping the public safe through custody and control of inmates. However, they also treat inmates with fairness and respect while maintaining a safe, humane, and secure environment for inmates, staff, and the community.

The Polk County Florida Jail also supports former inmates to reintegrate into the community by providing programs that encourage positive behavior changes and positive attitudes.

The Polk County Florida Jail currently has work release security, health services, booking, transportation, central support services, training, and contract services.

How to Search for an Inmate

In order to fully support an inmate, you must first locate which facility they are in. So, your first step would be to do an inmate search.

To search for an inmate, click on this link. From there, you can search for an inmate by going through the list or typing in their first and last name.

Once you find the person you are looking for, you will want to write down pertinent information such as the booking number, facility code, the facility address, and the booking date.

You will need the information from the inmate search to send mail, visit, or send money to the inmate.

How to Support an Inmate

Whether an offender is in jail for a minor offense or a major offense, it is important to their rehabilitation to be in contact with positive friends and relatives. A great way to support an inmate is by being a person they can call, writing letters, visiting, and helping them get things they need from commissary.

Each jail and prison has different rules and procedures when it comes to keeping in contact. Here is how you can stay in contact with an inmate at Polk County Florida Jail in Florida:

Send Mail: To send mail to an inmate, you will need to use the address assigned to the inmate that you wrote down from the inmate search. Be sure to include all information. Here is an example

Inmate Full name/number

Polk County Florida Jail

2390 Bob Phillips Road, Bartow, FL, 33830

When sending mail to an inmate, it must always have a return address or it will not be given to the inmate. Include your full name and address.

Talk on the Phone: Inmates are only allowed to make outgoing phone calls. There are two ways they can do this.

  • Make a prepaid account with CenturyLink. This prepaid collect allows you to receive calls directly to your phone number.

  • Put money on an inmate’s phone account. Using CenturyLink, you can also fund an account that allows the inmate to call any number on their approved list.

Visit an Inmate: In order to visit an inmate, you will need to schedule a visit online. If you are a new user, you will need to register for an account. You will be required to check the box stating that you read and understand the visitation policy, rules, and regulations. Keep the following in mind when scheduling a visit:

  • No cell phones are allowed during the visit.

  • No visitors can be added to the visitation the day of visitation.

  • You must schedule a visit 24 hours in advance.

  • Visitation is Monday through Sunday from 9am to 8pm.

  • Visits can also be set up by video.

If an inmate is housed in Polk County Florida Jail, you can call the facility to schedule a visit as well.

  • 863-534-6123

Commissary and Sending Money

Inmates who are staying in the Polk County Florida Jail in Florida are able to buy things they may need from commissary. Commissary is a store within the jail that an inmate can purchase such as:

  • Books

  • Paper, pencils, pens, stamps, envelopes

  • Clothes

  • Shoes

  • Tablets (no internet)

  • Hygiene products

In order for an inmate to purchase these items, make calls, or to bail themselves out (self-bail), they will need money put on their trust accounts. You can easily make a deposit online.

Once on the page, you will click on the Corrections bubble “Make a deposit now” to make a touchpay account. You will need to register for an account if you haven’t done so before.

Send Care Packages

Additionally, Polk County Florida Jail allows you to purchase items online through iCare Gifts. Using this service, you can send your friend or loved one a package of their favorite snacks to let them know you are thinking about them and care.

With so many ways to stay connected with an offender, you can make this hard time in their life and yours a way to show them that you are confident in them being able to be rehabilitated, and that you will support them through this tough time.

Keep in mind that all rules and regulations must be followed for the safety of the community, the inmates, and the staff.

Polk County Prison Statistics

Polk County Prison Admissions

Asian Prison Admissions -
Native Prison Admissions -
Total Prison Admissions 1,876
Other Prison Admissions 16
White Prison Admissions 1,039
Latino Prison Admissions 183
Black Prison Admissions 638
Male Prison Admissions 1,587
Female Prison Admissions 289

Polk County Prison Population

Male Prison Population 3,952
Female Prison Population 394
Total Prison Population 4,346

Polk County Prison Population By Race

Asian Prison Population -
Latino Prison Population 489
White Prison Population 2,227
Other Prison Population 30
Black Prison Population 1,600
Native Prison Population -

Polk County Jail Admissions By Race

Native Jail Population 1
Asian Jail Population -
Latino Jail Population 137
Black Jail Population 857
White Jail Population 1,388

Polk County Jail Admissions

Female Jail Population 414
Total Jail Admissions 28,309
Total Jail Population 2,423
Male Jail Population 1,979

Polk County Pretrial Jail Population

Female Pretrial Jail Population 159
Male Pretrial Jail Population 941
Pretrial Jail Population 1,086

Polk County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for State Prison 161
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies 28
Jail Population Held for State Jail 171
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison 14
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail 1
Jail Population Held for ICE 17

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