Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Leon County Jail?
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Leon 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 Leon County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Tallahassee police department at 850-922-3500 and find out about the inmate directly.
Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Leon County Jail?
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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 Leon County Jail?
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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.
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For more information one can call 850-922-3500.
Leon 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. |
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| Monday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Tuesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Wednesday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Thursday |
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. |
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| 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 Leon County Jail
More Information
The Leon County Jail in Tallahassee, Florida is a regular stop for athletes from Florida State University or FSU for short. In 2015, the school was number ten for arrests for a five year period. Players have had arrests for many types of felonies. Several players have gone on to have careers in the National Football League and the Canadian Football League.
Preston Parker has been with several NFL teams. His arrest record includes a DUI and petty theft. Eugene Hayes has been with several NFL teams. His arrest record is assault on a law enforcement officer after threatening an officer after problems at a club. Mister Alexander had a career in the NFL and CFL. His arrest record is driving without a valid drivers license. Nigel Carr was signed by the Ravens after FSU released him. His arrest record involves several uses of a stolen credit card. Greg Reid plays in the CFL and was in the NFL. He has an arrest record for resisting arrest and perjury for a theft of a scooter. Dalvin Cook almost did not make it to the NFL. He had three run-ins with the police while at FSU.
Several players have lost a chance at going professional because of their behavior, along with their scholarships. Ira Denson got 60 days in jail and five years probation for his actions in the shooting of a man. De’Andre Johnson had six months probation and took part of in a ten day program for punching a woman. There are many others, these are some of the more high profile cases.
A rapper has also spent a little time in the Leon County jail. Faheem Rasheed Najm, or T-Pain, found out that he was being looked for because of driving on a suspended license. He went to the jail and turned himself in with no issues.
Before the modern day, Tallahassee was peaceful enough that there was no police force. During the 1860s the mayor walked the city at night to find any criminals. The city was kept small for many years, even being the state capitol. It was not until the city grew that crime became a worry according to many historians.
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