Duval County Community Transition Center

Community Corrections-County

Last Updated: June 01, 2024
Address
451 Catherine St, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Beds
300
County
Duval
Phone
904-630-2856

Duval CTC is for Community Corrections-County 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 Work Release facility.

The phone carrier is Global Tel Link (GTL) - ConnectNetwork, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

If you are seeking to send your inmate money for commissary, one recommended for this facility is InmateDeposits.com. There is a fee for sending money, see their rates and limitations.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Satellite View of Duval County Community Transition Center

You can support your loved ones at Duval CTC on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 904-630-2856.

The Duval County Community Transition Center is overseen by the Duval Sheriff's Department and consists of six community-based programs that supervise both pre-sentenced and post-sentenced offenders, prioritizing public safety and cost-effective alternatives to incarceration. Working in collaboration with the County's Work Release Center, located at 451 Catherine St Jacksonville, FL, and other criminal justice agencies, the division oversees thousands of offenders in the community.

A Community Corrections Facility is a structured, supportive environment designed for low-risk offenders and those nearing the end of their sentences, with a primary goal of rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society. Unlike traditional high-security prisons, these facilities offer programs that focus on personal development, employment skills, and behavioral health, addressing the needs of individuals through targeted support. Common offerings include substance abuse treatment, cognitive-behavioral therapy, anger management, and vocational training, equipping residents with tools to overcome personal challenges and establish constructive habits.

Many Community Corrections facilities also feature work release programs, allowing individuals to work outside during the day and return in the evening, fostering a sense of responsibility and aiding the transition back into the community. Security is maintained through a combination of supervision and strict adherence to facility rules, ensuring a safe and structured environment. By promoting accountability and providing practical resources, Community Corrections facilities play a vital role in reducing recidivism, supporting public safety, and empowering residents to make positive, lasting changes in their lives.

The Duval County Community Transition Center, located in downtown Jacksonville, FL, houses county-sentenced male and female inmates who participate in the Work Furlough program and the Substance Abuse Treatment program, known as Matrix House. This facility also accommodates inmate workers assigned to various other facilities within Duval County. The primary duties of the Community Transition Center include providing a structured environment for inmates to engage in work and treatment programs, and facilitating their reintegration into society. Inmates in the Work Furlough program are permitted to maintain employment in the community while serving their sentences, promoting financial responsibility and job skills development. The Substance Abuse Treatment program offers comprehensive support for inmates struggling with addiction, aiming to reduce recidivism through intensive therapy and rehabilitation. Additionally, the Center oversees the assignment and management of inmate workers who support the operations of other county facilities, ensuring they contribute meaningfully to the community while incarcerated. The Center is committed to fostering personal growth, accountability, and successful reentry into society for all participating inmates.

Here are some important phone numbers to keep handy:

  • Community Transition Center Information (7 a.m. – 10:45 p.m.): 904.630.2856
  • Community Transition Center Information (10:45 p.m. – 7 a.m.): 904.630.2860
  • Community Transition Center Clinic / Medical: 904.630.2844
  • Community Transition Center Watch Lieutenant: 904.630.2808

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 Duval County Community Transition Center.

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.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Inmates are allowed video visitation with persons of their choice. There is no in-person visitation. Video visitation is initiated by the inmate calling a visitor who has signed up through www.gettingout.com. This webpage will require the user logging in to create an account, upload an ID for verification, and once approved will be eligible to receive inmate video visitation calls. This is the same site needed to have access for the inmate tablet messaging, so once an account is created at www.gettingout.com both features (messaging/video visitation) will be enabled.
Inmates have the option to initiate visits with friends and family who signed up to allow the visit remotely (from home). All remote visits will be charged at $0.25 per minute.

Friends and family can also use the Video Visitation Center located at 500 E. Adams Street, at no cost. It does not matter which facility the inmate is housed in to use this option. Each inmate can receive one visitor per week. Video Visitation Center visits are a maximum of two hours.
Visits can be scheduled up to 14 days in advance. ALL VISITS MUST BE SCHEDULED 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE. Visitors who schedule same day visits will be turned away.
To schedule, please go to: https://www.gettingout.com/schedule-a-visit/.

  • Onsite Video Visitation Center Location: 500 E. Adams St., Jacksonville, FL 32202 (enter on the Westside of the Pretrial Detention Facility, same entrance for 1st Appearance court)
  • Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. EST, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday (three days a week), including holidays. (Updated Friday, March 1, 2024)

Inmate workers will not be allowed visitation during their assigned work hours. Juveniles will not be allowed visitation during school hours.

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