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Glades County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail serving Moore Haven and all of Glades County. Glades County Sheriff's Office operates the Glades County Detention Center, which also houses federal ICE detainees under a contract. This page shows you how to find your person, what to expect during booking and first appearance, and how to navigate the first 24 hours after an arrest in Glades County.

📍 Moore Haven, FL
👥 Pop. 13,000
🏛 20th Judicial Circuit
🗺 Southwest Florida
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Glades County Jail: Key Details

Every Florida county operates its own detention facility, and under the Florida Sunshine Law, booking records are public and searchable. Glades County follows the standard Florida structure.

Main Jail Facility

1297 E State Road 78, Moore Haven, FL 33471
Phone: (863) 946-1600

County Seat

Moore Haven, Florida
Where most Glades County court proceedings take place.

Judicial Circuit

20th Judicial Circuit of Florida
First appearances within 24 hours of arrest per Florida Rule 3.130.

Inmate Search

gladesso.org
Official online roster for all Glades County inmates.

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Step-by-Step

How to Find Someone Arrested in Glades County

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Search the Glades County Sheriff's Office Inmate Roster

Head to the Glades County Sheriff's Office public search at gladesso.org. Put in the first and last name of the person you are searching for. New bookings typically show up within 2 to 6 hours. Not showing yet? Wait an hour and retry, or call the jail at (863) 946-1600.

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Note the Booking Number, Charges, and Bond

Pull up the record and note the booking number, the charges, and the bond amount. This is the data jail staff, bondsmen, and attorneys will reference in every follow-up interaction.

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Contact a Florida-Licensed Bail Bond Agent

If the judge sets a bond, a licensed Florida bail bond agent can post it for a 10% premium that is non-refundable (this rate is fixed by the Florida Department of Financial Services). A $5,000 bond costs the family $500 through a bondsman. A cash bond paid directly to the Clerk of Courts is returned once the case concludes.

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Prepare for First Appearance

Within 24 hours of arrest, Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.130 requires the defendant to appear before a judge. For Glades County, this is handled in the 20th Judicial Circuit. The judge confirms probable cause, reads charges, explains rights, and sets or revises bond. An attorney at this hearing can argue effectively for a lower bond.

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Register for VINELink Alerts

VINELink is free at vinelink.vineapps.com. Sign up to automatically receive release, transfer, and court date alerts on any Florida inmate. Anonymous, with phone, email, or text delivery.

After You Locate Them

What to Do Next

Once you have found your loved one in the Glades County jail, here are the four things to handle right away.

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Post Bond

Florida DFS rules set the bail bond premium at 10% of the bond amount, non-refundable. A cash bond paid in full to the Clerk of Courts is refunded at case conclusion.

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Hire an Attorney

With an attorney at first appearance, the defense can argue for reduced bond or ROR. The 20th Circuit Public Defender serves qualifying defendants.

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Attend First Appearance

Within a day of arrest, per Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.130, the defendant faces first appearance. Bond is set or adjusted and charges are formally read. The Clerk of Courts can confirm time and location.

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Set Up Communication

Pre-register an account with whichever phone vendor the jail contracts with (Securus, GTL ViaPath, or ICSolutions are standard). Pair it with a VINELink signup for release alerts.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions, Glades County Jail

Florida county jails process misdemeanor bookings in roughly 4 to 8 hours, with felonies running 8 to 14 hours because of the added warrant checks and classification steps. Fingerprinting, FCIC/NCIC scans, and a medical screen all happen during this window. Expect online records to appear 2 to 6 hours after booking completes.
Glades County is served by the 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida. Felonies and first appearances are typically heard at the county courthouse in Moore Haven. County Court (operating under the same circuit) handles misdemeanors and traffic matters.
No. Florida's Sunshine Law (Chapter 119) mandates that all official sheriff inmate searches be provided free. This site is free. Our phone line is free. Third-party sites that charge are reselling the same free public records that Glades County Sheriff's Office publishes directly.
Commissary in Florida county jails is usually handled by a third-party service like Keefe Commissary, Access Corrections, or TouchPay. Deposits work online, by phone, or at on-site lobby kiosks. Call the jail at (863) 946-1600 or check the Glades County Sheriff's Office website for the current contracted provider.
Florida jails do not connect inbound calls to inmates. Calls only go outbound, through the facility's phone vendor (often GTL, Securus, or ICSolutions). Set up an account with the vendor and fund it to receive calls. Visitation in most Florida counties is video-based these days, either remote or at on-site kiosks; the jail's website has current hours and rules.
Release typically takes 4 to 10 hours after bond is posted with the Clerk of Courts, depending on jail volume that day. Weekends, holidays, and late-night postings stretch this closer to 12 to 24 hours. Any active holds (probation violations, ICE detainers, warrants from another county) must clear before release can happen.
Glades County Sheriff's Office holds pretrial defendants and those sentenced to 364 days or less. If a state felony sentence exceeds one year, the inmate moves to Florida Department of Corrections custody (search at fdc.myflorida.com). Federal charges result in BOP custody (bop.gov/inmateloc). ICE detainees are housed at separate ICE facilities (locator.ice.gov).
Most Florida county jails accept first-class mail, but every item is opened and inspected before it reaches the inmate. Write the inmate's complete legal name and booking number on the outside of the envelope. Check with Glades County Sheriff's Office for the correct mailing address format. Never enclose cash, checks, gift cards, or packages in the envelope. Funds must go through the contracted deposit service.
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