Palm Beach County Jail (West Palm Beach, Florida)
Looking for someone who was arrested in West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Lake Worth, Boynton Beach, Belle Glade or elsewhere in Palm Beach County? The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office operates two active detention facilities: the Main Detention Center in West Palm Beach and the West Detention Center in Belle Glade. Use this guide to search for an inmate, check bond, determine the correct jail location, arrange visitation, send money or mail, locate court information, and understand the release process.
Palm Beach County Main Detention Center, West Palm Beach, Florida
Someone Was Arrested in Palm Beach County. What Should You Do?
Start with the official Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office inmate search. This will help determine whether the person is currently in PBSO custody.
Palm Beach County currently operates two active detention facilities: the Main Detention Center in West Palm Beach and the West Detention Center in Belle Glade.
Do not assume someone arrested near West Palm Beach will necessarily remain at the Main Detention Center. Check the inmate's current housing information before traveling, visiting or sending mail.
Search the inmate
Use PBSO's official inmate search.
Write down the jacket number
The jacket number is important for money, mail and jail services.
Verify bond
Call Inmate Records if you need to confirm the current bond amount.
Confirm the facility
Determine whether the inmate is at Main or West Detention Center.
Plan the next step
Find visitation, phone, money, mail, court and release information below.
Palm Beach County Jail Inmate Search
Use the official Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office inmate search to locate someone currently held in the county jail system.
PBSO's Arrest & Jail section provides both an inmate search and a recent booking search.
When you locate the person, keep the inmate's full booked name and jacket number. Those identifiers are used for several jail services, including inmate-account deposits and mail.
SEARCH PALM BEACH COUNTY INMATES →Opens the official Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office inmate search.
What Happens After Someone Is Booked in Palm Beach County?
PBSO's Booking and Property Division manages booking information, inmate records and inmate property for the county jail system.
Booking & Inmate Records
The Booking section handles the entry and distribution of booking information and maintains booking-related communications with other criminal-justice agencies.
Inmate Records maintains court-status information and works with the judiciary and Clerk of Court to help maintain inmate court schedules and related records.
OFFICIAL BOOKING INFORMATION →Main Detention Center or West Detention Center?
PBSO currently operates two active detention facilities. The former Central Detention Center is not currently operating as an active jail facility.
Main Detention Center
3228 Gun Club Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
The Main Detention Center is PBSO's largest active correctional facility and has a rated capacity of approximately 2,166 inmates.
It houses pretrial inmates as well as higher-security, medical, mental-health and other special populations.
Main Phone: (561) 688-4401
GET DIRECTIONS →West Detention Center
38811 James Wheeler Way
Belle Glade, FL 33430
The West Detention Center is located approximately 45 miles west of PBSO headquarters and houses minimum-, medium- and maximum-custody inmates.
The facility has a rated capacity of approximately 998 inmates.
Main Phone: (561) 712-2971
GET DIRECTIONS →How to Bond Someone Out of Palm Beach County Jail
Before posting bond, verify the inmate's current bond amount through PBSO Inmate Records.
1. Cash Bond
A cash bond may be posted in the total amount of the bond.
PBSO currently identifies the following acceptable forms for a cash bond:
- Cash
- Money order
- Certified check
Personal checks are not accepted.
2. Surety Bond
A licensed bail bond agent may post a surety bond for an eligible inmate.
3. Credit or Debit
PBSO also currently identifies a third-party credit/debit option for posting eligible bonds.
Because payment vendors and procedures can change, confirm the current instructions with Inmate Records before making payment.
Palm Beach County Jail Video Visitation
PBSO uses video visitation for inmates housed at the Main Detention Center and West Detention Center.
Central Video Visitation Center
9620 Weisman Way
West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Phone: (561) 242-5850
West County Video Visitation Center
2890 State Road 15
Belle Glade, FL 33430
Phone: (561) 992-1250
Register Before Visiting
All visitors must register before scheduling a visit.
PBSO's visitation system allows users to select an available date, time and visitation location.
Visitors should arrive approximately 15 minutes before the scheduled visit.
REGISTER & SCHEDULE VISITATION →Can a Palm Beach County Jail Inmate Receive Phone Calls?
No. Inmates cannot receive incoming telephone calls.
PBSO provides inmates access to telephones in the housing units where they are assigned so they can place outgoing calls.
Telephone vendors, rates and account procedures can change. Check PBSO's current corrections information before establishing or funding a calling account.
OFFICIAL PBSO CORRECTIONS INFORMATION →How to Send Money to a Palm Beach County Jail Inmate
PBSO currently uses Access Corrections for remote inmate-account deposits.
Online
Friends and family can use Access Corrections to make an electronic deposit into an inmate's account.
Lobby Kiosk
Deposit kiosks are available at designated PBSO detention and visitation locations.
Send a Care Package to a Palm Beach County Jail Inmate
PBSO currently uses the MyCarePack program for approved care packages.
Family and friends can order pre-assembled packages for eligible inmates.
PBSO currently limits inmates to one care package every 15 days.
OFFICIAL COMMISSARY INFORMATION →How to Send Mail to a Palm Beach County Jail Inmate
Palm Beach County has a particularly important mail rule: ordinary incoming personal mail must generally be sent as a postcard.
Postcard Rules
PBSO states that ordinary personal letters inside envelopes are not accepted.
- Minimum postcard size: 3.5 × 5 inches
- Maximum postcard size: 4.25 × 6 inches
- Write or type using black or blue ink
- Include the inmate's booked name
- Include the jacket number
- Include the inmate's cell assignment
Privileged mail follows different rules.
VIEW OFFICIAL MAIL RULES →What Happens to an Inmate's Property?
PBSO maintains an Inmate Property section within its Booking and Property Division.
According to PBSO's current corrections FAQ, when an inmate is released or transferred from PBSO custody, the person's personal property and remaining account balance are transferred or released as well.
For questions involving a specific inmate's property, contact PBSO before traveling to a detention facility.
Find a Palm Beach County Criminal Court Case
Jail records and court records are separate. After locating someone in PBSO custody, use the Palm Beach County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's eCaseView system to locate the criminal case.
eCaseView allows public users to search criminal, civil and traffic cases.
Available information can include:
- Court dates
- Charges
- Sentences
- Parties
- Case docket information
- Many court-document images
Where Is Someone Released From Palm Beach County Jail?
After bond or another release authorization has been received, processed and executed, PBSO completes its custody-release procedures.
Release Location
PBSO states that inmates are released from either:
- Main Detention Center through the Visitor's Lobby
- West Detention Center
Family or friends may wait in the appropriate visitor area, or the person being released can contact them by telephone.
Why Can Release Take Time?
Even after bond or a court order, staff may still need to:
- Verify bond or court paperwork
- Check for additional holds or warrants
- Complete release documentation
- Process inmate property and money
- Complete other custody requirements
Can't Find Someone in the Palm Beach County Jail Search?
A missing result does not necessarily mean the person was not arrested or is no longer in custody.
A very recent arrest may still be moving through intake and booking.
Search using the person's full legal name and verify the spelling.
The person may already have posted bond or received another form of release.
The person may have been transferred to another county, state prison, federal custody or another agency.
For current custody information, contact PBSO Inmate Records at (561) 688-4340.
Palm Beach County Jail FAQ
How do I find someone in Palm Beach County Jail?
Use the official Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office inmate search. You can also call PBSO Inmate Records at (561) 688-4340.
What is the Palm Beach County Jail phone number?
The Main Detention Center's main phone number is (561) 688-4401. PBSO Inmate Records can be reached at (561) 688-4340.
How many Palm Beach County jails are there?
PBSO currently operates two active detention facilities: the Main Detention Center in West Palm Beach and West Detention Center in Belle Glade.
Where is Palm Beach County Main Detention Center?
The Main Detention Center is located at 3228 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33406.
Where is West Detention Center?
West Detention Center is located at 38811 James Wheeler Way, Belle Glade, Florida 33430.
Is the Palm Beach County Central Detention Center open?
PBSO currently identifies the former Central Detention Center as closed. The active county detention facilities are Main and West.
How do I check a Palm Beach County inmate's bond?
Call PBSO Inmate Records at (561) 688-4340 to obtain or verify current bond information.
How can I bond someone out of Palm Beach County Jail?
Eligible bonds may generally be posted using a full cash bond, through a licensed bail bond agent, or through an approved third-party card payment method identified by PBSO.
Can I use a personal check to post bond?
No. PBSO states that personal checks are not accepted for cash bonds.
How do I visit a Palm Beach County inmate?
Register through PBSO's video-visitation system and schedule an available visit at the Central Video Visitation Center or West County Video Visitation Center.
Where is the Palm Beach video visitation center?
The Central Video Visitation Center is at 9620 Weisman Way, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411.
Can Palm Beach County inmates receive incoming calls?
No. Inmates cannot receive incoming calls, but they have access to telephones in their assigned housing units.
How do I send money to a Palm Beach County inmate?
PBSO currently uses Access Corrections for remote inmate-account deposits. Deposits can also be made at designated kiosks.
What information do I need to send an inmate money?
Have the inmate's full booked name and jacket number available.
Can I send a care package?
Yes. PBSO currently uses MyCarePack for approved care packages and generally limits inmates to one package every 15 days.
Can I mail a normal letter to a Palm Beach County inmate?
Ordinary personal mail is generally postcard-only. Personal letters inside envelopes are not accepted as routine incoming mail.
What size postcard can I send?
PBSO currently allows postcards from 3.5 by 5 inches up to 4.25 by 6 inches, written or typed in black or blue ink.
What information must be on inmate mail?
Include the inmate's full booked name, jacket number and cell assignment, along with the correct address for the facility where the inmate is housed.
How do I find a Palm Beach County criminal court case?
Use the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's eCaseView system. It can display criminal case information, charges, court dates and other public case information.
Where are Palm Beach County inmates released?
PBSO states that inmates are released from the Main Detention Center through the Visitor's Lobby or from the West Detention Center, depending on where the inmate is housed.
How long does release take after bond?
There is no single guaranteed release time. Staff must process and execute the bond, check for other holds, complete paperwork and finish required custody-release procedures.
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Last verified: September 2026. Jail policies, schedules, addresses, phone numbers, vendors, bond procedures and visitation rules can change. Confirm important information with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office before traveling, sending money, posting bond or making other decisions.
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