Lake County Jail & Detention Center Inmate Search

December 2024

Lake County Jail & Detention Center is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Lake, FL. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Lake 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 Lake County Jail & Detention Center 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

551 West Main Street
Tavares, Florida 32778

County

Lake County

Phone Number

352-742-4054

Facility Type

County Jail

Inmate Capacity

960

Website

www.lcso.org

Fax Number

352-742-4039

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Lake County Jail & Detention Center?

  • Lake County Jail & Detention Center 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 Lake County Jail & Detention Center Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Tavares police department at 352-742-4054 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Lake County Jail & Detention Center?

  • 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 Lake County Jail & Detention Center?

  • 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 352-742-4054.

Lake County Jail & Detention Center 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.

Map & Directions for Lake County Jail & Detention Center

More Information

History Of The Prison Building

When the Lake County Detention Center was established it was primarily made to stop smugglers from coming in and out of the country. The Lake County Detention Center was not one of the first established in the state of Florida. In fact, the first prison was built in 1868 in Chattahoochee, in order to stop the drug abuse that was abundant in the area. The crime rate was at an all-time high before the prisons were established. The correctional facilities expressed that most of the inmates would be released back to the public around 2013, therefore they needed to establish more buildings in Florida to secure the public safety. Therefore, the state decided that detention centers were also just as effective, thus creating the Lake County Detention Center. It was built to hold nine hundred and sixty beds. They chose the location of Tavares, Florida because it was close to other prison built in the area. The average population of the building consists of seven hundred and forty-seven booked daily inmates. Because of the prison, reports show that the crime rate dropped around fifty-two percent within the period of 1991 to 2010. During the year, 2016, there were 8722 inmates that were recorded and booked into the center. With reports showing numbers like these, the detention center has taken a toll and has requested additional financial help from the state to increase security for future use. There are around two hundred and sixty employees in the center. In 2015, the center was re accredited from the Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission.

Historical Events

1868: The first prison of Florida was established and then soon after the detention centers were also created to help with the number of inmates that were booked daily.

1991-2010: Crime rate was dropped around 52% in the state of Florida because of the additional detention centers and prison building.

2015: Lake County Detention Center was re accredited by the Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission

2016: Around 8,722 inmates were recorded being booked in the center, and an average of 747 booked daily

Facts About The Prison

• The Lake County Detention Center was built to help out other state prisons for over bookings.

• It was built in an area that is known for mass smuggling's

• The detention center help keep the crime rate lower each year it is functioning

• There are an average of 260 employees in the building