Citrus County Detention Facility - CoreCivic

Private Facility

Last Updated: March 24, 2025
Address
2604 W Woodland Ridge Dr, Lecanto, FL 34461
Beds
760
County
Citrus
Phone
352-527-3332
Fax
352-527-6561

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Citrus Co Jail is for Private Facility offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

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You can support your loved ones at Citrus Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 352-527-3332.

Located in Lecanto, FL, Citrus Co Jail operates as a private contractor with various government agency agreements providing state-minimum custody requirements. Programs are offered to all custody levels, including work release residents focused on reentry success. With a strong emphasis on rehabilitation, Citrus Co Jail provides comprehensive educational and vocational opportunities. Onsite amenities include dietary, health, fitness, educational, religious, and recreational services. Regular inspections ensure compliance with government standards, ensuring the facility's continued operation.

The Citrus County Detention Facility, operated by CoreCivic provides state-minimum/medium custody services to inmates from Citrus County, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Following the intake process, which includes property inventory, medical screening, and booking, inmates are assigned to the general population. Housing assignments are based on the classification of their charges, whether felony or misdemeanor, to ensure proper management and safety within the facility.

After processing, inmates are assigned to a housing area based on classification. Compliance with jail rules typically results in a lower classification and more privileges, while rule violations or additional charges lead to a higher classification and fewer privileges. Inmates serving as trustees within the jail undertake various tasks, including cooking, laundry, and commissary management, often receiving minimal compensation or sentence reduction for their services.

The jail is designed with "pods," featuring a large common area with affixed tables and attached seats, and individual cells typically on two levels. Inmates spend certain times in their cells and other times congregating in the pod for activities like playing cards, games, reading, or watching television. Movement outside the pod, such as trips to the commissary, library, or recreation area, occurs under the constant supervision of unarmed correctional officers. The environment in the county jail is considered less stressful than that of a prison because the sentences are much shorter.

The jail offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Alternatively, setting up an account through a third-party phone company may entail high fees per minute of usage. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.

Books and magazines ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. The Jail enforces this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate. You may, however, send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at only $8.00.

Inmate workers are chosen based on conduct and cooperation with staff. Participation in the community service program can sometimes reduce sentences. Commissary is available weekly, with orders submitted via kiosk two days in advance. On holidays, there may be increased spending limits. Upon receiving commissary items, inmates must present their ID, check their order, and sign for it in the presence of the commissary employee. Indigent inmates are provided with all essential basic hygiene items including USPS stamps and writing materials.

The facility offers a variety of rehabilitation programs, including work release, to help inmates prepare for reintegration into society. CoreCivic prioritizes inmate wellness, providing educational, vocational, dietary, health, fitness, religious, and recreational services. Regular inspections ensure that the facility complies with government standards.

CoreCivic understands the impact incarceration has on families. The company encourages and facilitates connections between inmates and their loved ones, believing that these relationships are crucial for successful reintegration.

CoreCivic's mission is to provide high-quality correctional services, ensuring a safe and secure environment, effective reentry programs, superior medical care, fair treatment, and transparent operations.

The facility offers various services to inmates, including orientation, grievance procedures, protection of rights, and wellness programs. Additionally, CoreCivic facilitates communication between inmates and their families through phone calls, mail, and visitation.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Florida. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Citrus County Detention Facility - CoreCivic.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

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Visitation Information

Visitation must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. Visitors must arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled visit time.

Sunday: Outside Male Workers & USM 9:45 AM-11:45 AM \\ Juveniles & USM 1:15 PM- 3:15 PM
Monday: Misdemeanors & USM 9:45 AM- 11:45 AM \\ Felons & USM 1:15 PM- 3:15 PM
Tuesday: Felons & USM 9:45 AM- 11:45 AM \\ High Risk/ PC/ETC & USM 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Wednesday: Felons & USM 9:45 AM – 11:45 AM \\ Females & USM 1:15 PM- 3:15 PM
Thursday: Felons & USM 9:45AM – 11:45AM \\ Felons & USM 1:15 PM- 3:15 PM
Friday: High Risk/PC/ETC & USM 9:45 AM – 11:45 AM \\ Felons & USM 1:15 PM- 3:15 PM
Saturday: Females & USM 9:45 AM- 11:45 AM \\ Misdemeanors & USM 1:15 PM- 3:15 PM

Inmates are allowed one (1) visitation day per week. Inmates may receive visits from up to 6 persons during any one visit. They will be split into groups of 2 at a time. Each person visiting must not have been incarcerated at the Citrus County Detention Facility within the last 365 days from the date of the visit or jeopardize the security or safety of the facility.

Visitation must be scheduled 24 hours in advance. Visitors must arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled visit time. Visitors must arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled visit time. Visitors may visit only one inmate per visit for two (2) hours. The information provided in this document is believed to be accurate, though it remains subject to change without notice.

There is ample visitor parking in the front parking lot of the facility. All vehicles must be completely secured while on Citrus County Detention Facility property. All visitors and their possessions entering the Citrus County Detention Facility are subject to search. The visitor may be required to submit to an electronic or pat-down search before entry is permitted.

Visitors are required to wear long pants (or a dress/skirt/shorts of appropriate length), shirts, underclothes, and shoes. No low-cut blouses. All shirts/blouses must have sleeves. No jackets or sweaters may be used to cover a sleeveless shirt/blouse. Shorts/Skirts must reach at least to the top of the knee. No bathing suits, halter tops, tank tops, tube tops, muscle shirts or miniskirts are allowed. The Visitation Officer will determine if clothing is appropriate. What type of identification do I need to be allowed into the facility? Each visitor must produce a driver's license, state-issued photo identification or passport upon entering the facility.

Cell phones, cameras, cigarettes, lighters, knives, guns, and handcuff keys, are not allowed to be brought into the facility. Only photo identification and car keys will be allowed into the visitation area. No purses, wallets, bags, briefcases, etc. will be allowed into the visitation area. We recommend leaving these items in your secured vehicle. The facility has storage space for umbrellas in case of inclement weather. For those unable to store their items in a secured vehicle, there are a limited number of lockers available in the lobby. Items not allowed in the facility will not be stored in these lockers. The facility is not responsible for items brought into the facility that are not allowed into the visitation area.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Private Prisons – FAQs

  1. What is a private prison?
      A private prison is a correctional facility owned and operated by a private corporation under a contract with federal, state, or local governments. These facilities house inmates in exchange for a per-inmate daily fee, which the government pays to the company. Private prisons handle security, food, medical care, and rehabilitation programs, but their goal is to operate profitably, which has led to controversy over cost-cutting measures that may affect inmate welfare.

  2. How do private prisons differ from public prisons?
      Unlike state or federal prisons, which are directly operated by government agencies, private prisons function as for-profit businesses. While they must follow contracted guidelines, they often have different staffing policies, fewer rehabilitation programs, and more cost-cutting measures to increase profitability. Public prisons are held directly accountable to taxpayers and elected officials, whereas private prisons are accountable to shareholders and company executives.

  3. Who owns private prisons?
      The two largest private prison companies in the U.S. are:

    • CoreCivic (formerly Corrections Corporation of America - CCA)
    • The GEO Group
      These companies manage numerous facilities nationwide, contracting with state correctional departments, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Some smaller companies, such as Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and LaSalle Corrections, also operate private correctional facilities.
  4. Do private prisons have different security levels?
      Yes, private prisons operate minimum, medium, and maximum-security facilities, though they primarily house low to medium-security inmates due to contractual limitations. Inmates with violent criminal histories or severe disciplinary problems are often transferred to government-run facilities because private prisons lack the infrastructure and staffing for high-risk populations.

  5. Are private prisons more dangerous than public prisons?
      Multiple studies have shown that private prisons experience higher rates of violence, inmate assaults, and staff turnover than government-run facilities. Cost-cutting measures in staffing and training lead to:

    • Fewer correctional officers per inmate
    • Lower wages lead to high turnover and inexperienced staff
    • Reduced medical care access, contributing to untreated illnesses and mental health crises
      However, some private facilities claim to have lower incident rates due to strict behavioral screening of inmates before placement.
  6. Why do governments use private prisons?
      Governments contract with private prisons to reduce overcrowding, lower operational costs, and provide flexibility in managing inmate populations. When state or federal prisons reach capacity, private prisons act as overflow facilities, housing inmates until space becomes available in public institutions. Some states rely heavily on private prisons due to budget constraints and lack of funding to build new government-run facilities.

  7. Which states use private prisons?
      As of recent reports, the states with the largest private prison populations include:

    • Texas (over 12,000 inmates)
    • Florida (over 10,000 inmates)
    • Arizona (about 8,000 inmates)
    • Georgia (over 7,000 inmates)
      Some states, including California, Illinois, and New York, have banned private prisons for housing state inmates but still allow federal contracts for immigration detainees.
  8. How are private prisons funded?
      Private prisons generate revenue through contracts with government agencies, which pay a fixed daily rate per inmate housed. Additional revenue streams include:

    • Inmate phone services (provided by companies like GTL and Securus, with high per-minute rates)
    • Commissary sales (charging premium prices for snacks, hygiene products, and personal items)
    • Inmate work programs (where inmates are paid as little as $0.12 per hour for labor)
    • Medical co-pays (some facilities charge inmates for non-emergency medical visits)
  9. Do private prisons save taxpayers money?
      Supporters argue that private prisons reduce costs through lower staff wages, fewer pension benefits, and operational efficiencies. However, critics claim these cost savings come at the expense of safety, rehabilitation, and inmate care. Reports indicate that private prisons cut corners on healthcare, food quality, and staffing, which may increase long-term costs due to higher recidivism rates and legal challenges.

  10. Can private prison inmates make phone calls?
      Yes, inmates can make outgoing calls using prepaid phone services such as GTL (ViaPath), Securus, NCIC, Paytel, and IC Solutions. Calls are monitored and recorded, and rates vary by state. Some facilities offer video visitation services, but these are often costly for families.

  11. How do families send money to inmates in private prisons?
      Funds can be deposited through JPay, Western Union, MoneyGram, or facility-approved JailATM kiosks. Private prisons often outsource financial transactions to third-party companies that charge higher fees than public institutions.

  12. Do private prisons offer education and rehabilitation programs?
      Programs vary by contract, but many private prisons offer GED courses, vocational training, and substance abuse counseling. However, these programs are often underfunded, and inmate participation may be limited due to facility staffing shortages.

  13. Do private prisons house federal inmates?
      Yes, private companies contract with the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to house federal and immigration detainees. However, in 2021, the Biden administration ordered the DOJ to phase out private prison contracts for BOP inmates, reducing their role in federal incarceration.

  14. What happens if a private prison contract is terminated?
      If a state or federal agency ends a contract, inmates are transferred to public facilities or another private facility. Some private prisons are repurposed for detention centers, mental health facilities, or immigration housing.

  15. Are private prisons subject to the same oversight as public prisons?
      Private prisons must comply with state and federal laws, but they are not subject to the same transparency requirements as public facilities. Some states audit private prisons to ensure compliance, while others allow more operational secrecy due to corporate protection.

  16. Can inmates transfer from private to public prisons?
      Transfers depend on contract terms, inmate classification, and bed availability. Some inmates are transferred if security risks arise, while others remain in private facilities until their sentence is completed.

  17. Do private prisons have higher recidivism rates?
      Studies suggest that private prisons have higher recidivism rates due to fewer rehabilitation programs, lack of mental health support, and profit-driven incentives to keep beds full.

  18. Why are private prisons controversial?
      Critics argue that private prisons prioritize profit over inmate welfare, leading to:

  • Staffing shortages and high officer turnover
  • Inadequate medical care and long delays in receiving treatment
  • Higher rates of violence and assaults
  • Minimal educational and vocational programs
    These concerns have led to state and federal efforts to reduce reliance on private prisons.

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