Monroe County FL - Plantation Key Detention Center

You can support your loved ones at Plantation Key Detention on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 305-853-3266.

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work here so that you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Plantation Key Detention is a detention center located at 53 Highpoint Rd Tavernier, FL which is operated locally by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Monroe County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Tavernier Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals.

You can see all the arrest records for Florida here.

The Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services to the entire expanse of the Florida Keys, encompassing approximately 125 miles of islands extending from the southern tip of Florida. The sole highway, U.S. 1, traverses from Florida City to Key West, connecting the islands via 42 bridges. To effectively serve this unique population, the Sheriff's Office operates state-of-the-art detention facilities situated in Stock Island, Marathon, and Plantation Key. Additionally, the Main Sheriff's Office Administration building is located on Stock Island, complemented by patrol substations in Cudjoe Key, Marathon (Key Vaca), Islamorada, and Plantation Key.

The primary goal of classification within the correctional facility is to allocate inmates to housing that best suits their needs while ensuring reasonable protection for all inmates and staff. Each inmate undergoes an interview with the Classification Department following their initial appearance. This classification decision is based on a comprehensive review of self-reported medical history, criminal history, past institutional behavior, and current charges.

After determining the classification level, inmates are provided with a copy of the decision. Every thirty days, each inmate is reclassified considering their behavior, any new charges, officers' comments, and additional medical issues. Inmates have the right to appeal their classification in writing within ten days of the initial classification or reclassification by addressing their appeal to the Classification Department under "Appeal of Classification." Inmates are not permitted to possess money, checks, money orders, or other legal tender. All funds are receipted and deposited into an account upon entry into the facility, with a $20.00 processing fee. These funds can be used for purchasing commissary items.

Family and friends can deposit money into an inmate's account using a debit or credit card via phone, the internet, or in person using a special kiosk at the Stock Island Detention Center, with instructions available online. Additionally, money orders can be dropped off at the middle and upper Keys detention facilities, provided they include the inmate's name as indicated on their I.D. and the complete name and mailing address of the sender. Money orders are no longer accepted at the Key West facility, and personal checks are not accepted at any facility.

Inmate property is securely stored while the inmate is held in the facility and is returned upon release or transferred with the inmate if moved to another facility. Upon booking, inmates are permitted to retain specific personal items, such as eyeglasses, one simple wedding band, plain white socks if already worn, and one plain white short-sleeved t-shirt if worn at the time of booking.

Inmates are not allowed to bring their medication into the facility. The contracted healthcare provider, Prison Health Services (PHS), assesses the inmates' medical needs during intake. If immediate medication is necessary, the doctor is notified, and appropriate medications are promptly ordered.

The use of telephones is considered a privilege. Inmates can use the phone to notify family members, contact their attorney, or arrange for a bond. Misuse of the telephone, including making obscene, threatening, or harassing calls or damaging equipment, will result in the loss of telephone privileges and potential criminal prosecution. Inmate telephones are managed by a third-party contractor, ICSolutions, with account setup instructions available online. Customer service for blocking or unblocking inmate calls can be reached at (888) 506-8407.

Inmates are allowed to receive four paperback books and four magazines each month, provided they are sent directly from the publisher or a legitimate retailer. Hardcover books are not permitted. Any publications exceeding these amounts or sent from unauthorized sources will be returned to the sender. Prohibited materials include sexually explicit content, instructions for manufacturing explosives or drugs, advocacy of violence within the facility, materials that incite serious disruption or violence, and those promoting racial, religious, or national hatred.

Outgoing and incoming mail is inspected for contraband or security breaches following the Florida Model Jail Standards, except for legal mail, which is opened in the presence of the inmate if necessary. Inmates also have access to a variety of free reading materials available in their housing areas and on inmate tablets. Family members and friends can contribute paperback books to the facility's library by donating them to the Programs Department, though these books are not reserved for any specific inmate but are added to the general library collection.

Educational programs available to inmates include Adult Basic Education (ABE), covering reading, writing, and arithmetic at the elementary and junior high school levels; General Education Development (GED), preparing individuals for the GED test with courses in English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies; and literacy training, offering one-on-one tutoring to help inmates learn to read or improve their reading skills. Inmates interested in these programs should submit an Inmate Request Form to the GED Instructor via the Programs Director.