Polk County FL South Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: May 31, 2024
Address
1103 US Hwy 98 W, Frostproof, FL 33843
Beds
1776
County
Polk
Phone
863-635-6920
Email
pio@polksheriff.org
Mailing Address
PO Box 1848, Pineallas Park, FL 33780

Polk South Co Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

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.

The phone carrier is Securus Tech®, 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 AccessCorrections 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 Polk County FL South Jail

You can support your loved ones at Polk South Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 863-635-6920.

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 Polk South Co Jail is a detention center located at 1103 US Hwy 98 W Frostproof, FL which is operated locally by the Polk 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. Polk County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Frostproof 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 Inmate Handbook Rules and Regulations contain the rights and responsibilities of a Polk County Jail inmate. It also describes acts prohibited in detention and types of disciplinary action that may be taken if an inmate commits any of the prohibited acts. If an inmate does not follow these rules, administrative, disciplinary and/or legal action could be taken.

If an inmate cannot read or is blind, the Inmate Handbook Rules and Regulations shall be read to them and verbally explained. Bilingual deputies shall be utilized for this purpose if the inmate does not speak English.

Books and magazines ordered for inmates at the County Jail must be sent directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the materials are new, untampered, and in compliance with the facility's regulations. The restriction of orders to publishers is a security measure to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials into the jail. By enforcing this rule, the facility maintains better control over the content entering the institution, thereby enhancing security. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and will not be delivered to the inmate.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office contracts with Smart Jail Mail, which involves kiosks in all housing units for inmates to use, to send and receive written communications with loved ones. This digital mail system further streamlines PCSO operations and ensures the safety and well-being of inmates and staff, for a nominal fee.

IPCSO provides a collect-calling system for inmate use through a contract with Securus Technologies. The system allows inmates to make collect calls only. No incoming calls can be received by an inmate. To establish an account with Securus, please contact them at 1-800-844-6591. Reduce the price of the calls from $6.00 to $1.85 with an InmateAid number

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 Polk County FL South Jail.

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

All visits will be Non-Contact or Video Visitation visits. The visitation hours are listed in the Visitation Information pamphlet. During visitation, two adults and one juvenile may visit. Visitation at the Polk County Detention Facilities is as follows:

  • South County Jail - Daily (Video Visitation)
  • Central County Jail - Daily (Non-Contact Visitation)

The following property may be left for the inmate at the Central County Jail (Master Control) and the South County Jail (Reception Lobby): One (1) pair of prescription eyeglasses or plastic frame reading eyeglasses with soft eyeglasses case

APPEARANCE FOR VISITS: Full dress (shirts, trousers, footwear and ID card) will be required for visitation, religious services, medical services, social services, educational classes, and attorney’s visits

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