15th Judicial Circuit

Palm Beach County Jail Inmate Search

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) Department of Corrections operates one of the largest county correctional systems in the United States. PBSO runs two detention facilities: the Main Detention Center on Gun Club Road in West Palm Beach, and the West Detention Center in Belle Glade, 45 miles west. Combined capacity is over 3,100 beds. PBSO Corrections is accredited by the Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission, the American Correctional Association, and the National Commission on Correctional Health Care.

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Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Department of Corrections

Palm Beach County follows the standard Florida structure where the elected sheriff operates the jail system directly. PBSO's Department of Corrections is organized into several bureaus including the Security Bureau, Inmate Management Bureau, Corrections Court Security, Corrections Support Services, and Contract Compliance. It is one of the largest correctional systems in the country by population and by geographic span (Palm Beach is the largest county in Florida by land area).

PBSO Headquarters

3228 Gun Club Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Main line: (561) 688-3000

Inmate Records (Both Facilities)

Phone: (561) 688-4340
Booking status, bond info, facility location, charges, and court dates.

VINE Alerts

1-877-846-3435
Free automatic notifications when a PBSO inmate is released, transferred, or escapes.

PBSO Jail Facilities

Where Palm Beach County Inmates Are Held

All arrests in Palm Beach County are initially processed at the Main Detention Center on Gun Club Road. Inmates may remain there or be transferred to the West Detention Center in Belle Glade based on classification, capacity, and program assignment.

Main Detention Center

PBSO's flagship facility, co-located with the Sheriff's Office headquarters on Gun Club Road. Houses adult males at all custody levels (minimum, medium, maximum), plus juvenile male inmates charged as adults, and all special-population female inmates. The Main Detention Center is the central booking, intake, and classification site for arrests throughout Palm Beach County. Inmate releases, including bond-outs, happen through the Visitor's Lobby.

Address:
3228 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33406-3001
Phone:
(561) 688-3000 (PBSO main), (561) 688-4340 (inmate records)
Capacity:
2,166 beds
Population:
Adult male (all custody levels), juvenile male, special-population female

West Detention Center

Located in Belle Glade, 45 miles west of PBSO headquarters, serving the agricultural western Palm Beach County communities (Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay). Originally constructed in 1983 with several expansions since, including a $72 million expansion and renovation completed on April 9, 2011. A program-oriented facility using direct supervision, offering drug-education programs ("Another Way"), religious services, and self-improvement programs. Houses all custody levels.

Address:
38811 James Wheeler Way, Belle Glade, FL 33430
Phone:
(561) 992-1580
Capacity:
998 beds
Staff:
188 corrections professionals
Population:
All custody levels (min, medium, maximum)
Renovated:
April 9, 2011 ($72M expansion)

Video Visitation Centers

PBSO uses video visitation exclusively for general visits. Visitors can choose between the West County Video Visitation Center in Belle Glade, or the Central Video Visitation Center just west of the South Florida Fairgrounds.

Central Visitation:
9620 Weisman Way, West Palm Beach, FL
West County Visitation:
Belle Glade (adjacent to West Detention Center)
Requirements:
Pre-registered on inmate approved list; valid photo ID; no felony convictions or pending charges
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15th Judicial Circuit

Palm Beach Courts and First Appearance

Palm Beach County is served by the 15th Judicial Circuit of Florida. First appearance must happen within 24 hours of arrest per Florida Rule 3.130, and typically occurs at the Main Judicial Complex in downtown West Palm Beach.

Main Judicial Complex

Criminal and civil circuit court
205 N Dixie Hwy
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Clerk of the Circuit Court

Case records and online lookup
mypalmbeachclerk.com

Public Defender, 15th Circuit

Serves qualifying defendants
Application filed at first appearance

State Attorney, 15th Circuit

Prosecutor's office
Palm Beach County

After You Locate Them

What to Do Next in Palm Beach

Once you have confirmed your loved one is in PBSO custody, handle these four things immediately.

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Contact a Licensed Bail Agent

Most misdemeanors and lower felonies get bond set under Palm Beach's bond schedule at booking. A Florida-licensed bail bond agent charges 10% of bond as a non-refundable premium under DFS rules.

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Secure Legal Representation

An attorney at first appearance can argue for reduced bond. The 15th Circuit Public Defender serves qualifying defendants, application filed at first appearance.

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Attend First Appearance

First appearance happens at the Main Judicial Complex within 24 hours of arrest. The judge confirms probable cause, reads charges, and sets or adjusts bond.

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Set Up Video Visits and VINE

Register for PBSO video visitation (Central or West County Visitation Center). Sign up for VINE at 1-877-846-3435 for automatic release and transfer alerts.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions, Palm Beach County Jail

Booking at the Main Detention Center typically takes 4 to 8 hours for misdemeanor arrests and 8 to 14 hours for felonies. The process includes medical screening, fingerprinting, photographing, and classification. Records appear in the PBSO inmate search within 2 to 6 hours of booking completion.
West Detention Center in Belle Glade houses all custody levels and is often used for population management, program participation ("Another Way" drug education, etc.), and inmates from the western Palm Beach communities. Some inmates request transfer to West for program access. Classification decisions are made by PBSO corrections staff based on charges, behavior, custody level, and bed availability.
PBSO uses video visitation for general visits. In-person contact visits are not available for most inmates. Video visits take place at the Central Video Visitation Center (9620 Weisman Way, West Palm Beach) or the West County Video Visitation Center in Belle Glade. Attorneys can arrange separate private in-person consultations directly with the facility.
PBSO contracts with a third-party payment service for inmate commissary and trust account deposits. Deposits can be made online, by phone, at on-site kiosks in the jail lobbies, or by money order with the inmate's name and booking number. Funds are used for commissary, hygiene, electronic messaging credits, and phone calls.
Most misdemeanors and lower felonies have bond set automatically at booking under Palm Beach's bond schedule. Higher felonies have bond set at first appearance within 24 hours. A Florida-licensed bail bond agent charges a 10% non-refundable premium under Florida DFS rules. Cash bonds can be posted directly with the Clerk of Courts and are refundable after the case closes.
Standard first-class mail is accepted and inspected. Include the inmate's full legal name and booking number on the envelope. Address mail to the correct facility (Main Detention Center or West Detention Center). Only letters and photos are allowed, no packages, cash, checks, or gift cards. Electronic messaging is also available through the PBSO-contracted service.
After bond is posted at the Clerk of Courts, release processing typically takes 4 to 10 hours. Inmates are released from either the Main Detention Center through the Visitor's Lobby or from the West Detention Center. Weekends and holidays extend the wait. Holds (probation violations, ICE detainers, out-of-county warrants) must be resolved before release.
Sheriff Ric L. Bradshaw served as Palm Beach County Sheriff for multiple elected terms through the 2010s and into the 2020s. PBSO is headquartered alongside the Main Detention Center at 3228 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach. Administrative correspondence is addressed to the Sheriff's Office at that address.
The 15th Judicial Circuit of Florida serves Palm Beach County. Felonies and first appearances are at the Main Judicial Complex at 205 N Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach. Case records are available through the Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller at mypalmbeachclerk.com.
Register for PBSO's VINE program at 1-877-846-3435 or through Florida VINELink at vinelink.vineapps.com. VINE is a free, anonymous service that automatically notifies you when a PBSO inmate is released, transferred, or escapes, plus alerts about upcoming court dates.
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