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Jefferson County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Jefferson, FL. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Jefferson County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Jefferson County Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

171 Industrial Park
Monticello, Florida 32344

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Jefferson County Jail?

Jefferson County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Jefferson County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Monticello police department at 850-997-2523 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Jefferson County Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Florida inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Florida.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Jefferson County Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 850-997-2523.

Jefferson County Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

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More Information

The jail at Jefferson County in Monticello, Fl is part of a historic tradition from the beginning of the state. Most counties could not afford much in the way of a police force, but Jefferson County was able to have police and a staff to allow for the jail to hold prisoners at all hours of the day. For that reason, the jail was important to more than one county. There was a low crime rate, so the need for the jail was not high, to begin with. The jail was used mostly for those just arrested and those who got short sentences from the judge. It was not until the twentieth century that the need grew to take prisoners more seriously.

The original jail was called leaky because almost all the prisoners escaped. That building got a replacement in 1835, but it still was unable to do the job properly. In 1846, John Stevens built a building of brick and that became an effective one. That building would last until 1909 when it burnt to the ground. That was when the jail that is now on the National Register of Historic Places was built. This building was built by the Southern Structural Steel Company for $10,300. Several other companies participated in the build. The architect was George Shaw.

In 1940, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) came in and brought some changes. One of the changes was the inclusion of a woman's and children's building. The jail had started to fall apart and the plumbing was in need of fixing. The repairs were the design of architect James Gamble Rogers. One of his most well known designs by Rogers was the Florida Supreme Court.

Because of overcrowding, the county had a new extension built to the jail. This was a design by architect E.W. Davis. The new wing was not enough, because state inspectors were saying more was needed in 1966. A new jail was built in 1971, with the 1909 jail building being used for office space for the county government.

During one point in the history of the jail, either as deputy or the sheriff lived at the premises of the jail. The family of the member of law enforcement would assist with the inmates if it was needed.

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