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SCCF 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 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 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
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 SCCF is a detention center located at 2020 Main St Sarasota, FL which is operated locally by the Sarasota 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. Sarasota County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Sarasota 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.
The Sarasota County Jail's Corrections staff is divided into two bureaus: Operations and Services. This team includes two Captains, eight Lieutenants, twenty Sergeants, 171 Corrections Deputies, and 69 civilian employees. Daily operations necessitate the presence of 140 deputies assigned to housing duties, overseeing the care, custody, and control of an average inmate population of 950, who require three meals each day. The facility handles significant daily laundry duties, processing 20 commercial-size loads of clothing, which are cleaned and distributed daily.
The jail has a rated capacity of 1,026 and a classification capacity of 827, ensuring appropriate separation of inmates and adequate program space. In 2013, the facility processed 15,149 inmates. In 2009, a new “open” booking area was introduced, enhancing the transition process into custody and creating a safer environment for both arrestees and staff.
Some of the history of the Sarasota Corrections goes back to July 1956, when Sheriff Ross Boyer oversaw the construction of a modern jail, which included an apartment for his family on the second floor. They lived there until 1962 when increased staffing made it unnecessary. Today, after renovations, this building, known as the “Old Courthouse,” houses the Clerk of the Court, various offices, and several courtrooms, designed to reflect its original character. In August 1975, under Sheriff Jim Hardcastle, a second jail, the “West Wing,” was built to accommodate 214 inmates. It currently houses female inmates and new arrivals and includes areas for programs, inmate property, classification, and supervisory offices. In June 1987, Sheriff Geoffrey Monge opened the “East Wing” jail, adding bed space for 540 inmates. This wing includes housing for males, juveniles, segregated inmates, and special management inmates, with a rooftop recreation area. In November 2002, the “North Wing” was added, providing bed space for 288 inmates, a medical housing floor for 32 inmates, a new kitchen, inmate video visitation, and administrative offices. Officers in this wing maintain direct contact with inmates 24/7, requiring specialized training in supervision and inmate management.
SCCF collaborates with community providers and benefits from the dedication of hundreds of volunteers, whose commitment is crucial to the success of these programs. Key programs include:
Recovery Pod: This program provides a recovery-focused environment for individuals struggling with substance abuse, including AA and NA meetings and additional classes such as Recovery Curriculum, available for both men and women.
Salvation Army: Offers a six-week course addressing substance abuse, relapse prevention, and life management skills.
Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous: These meetings support individuals in recovery from alcoholism and drug addiction through the Twelve-Step program.
C.A.R.E. Pod: Addresses the needs of individuals with chronic and persistent mental health conditions, focusing on medication compliance, coping strategies, and communication skills. Licensed Mental Health Counselors provide group counseling and individualized treatment sessions.
Veterans Housing Unit: Supports incarcerated veterans by reestablishing connections to veteran services, providing evaluations, job opportunities, and support from Sarasota County’s Veterans Services Officers.
Reentry Pod: This aims to reintegrate individuals into the community, reduce recidivism, and improve public safety. It offers CBT, motivational interviewing, job skill training, job fairs, peer-to-peer groups, and life skills education, including resume writing, interview techniques, relationship building, and financial management.
Financial Literacy: Teaches basic money management skills to help individuals achieve financial stability.
Parenting: Jewish Family and Children Services offer a fatherhood class to help fathers improve relationships with their children and support their economic stability and employment objectives.
Employment Skills: CareerSource Suncoast provides training in soft skills, interview techniques, and resume building, with vocational scholarships available.
Prisoner Reentry and Recidivism Course: University of South Florida students and inmates collaborate on projects to improve reentry programming.
Vocational Pre-Apprentice Training: Vaupal Electric and Suncoast Technical College offer NCCER Core certification training leading to pre-apprenticeships in electrical, HVAC, or plumbing.
Horticulture: Partnering with Master Gardeners from the University of Florida Extension, students learn plant care and can obtain state certifications in fertilization.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy: The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office personnel teach Decision Points, a program helping participants examine their thinking and actions.
Reentry Navigators: Assist individuals nearing release with reentry and recovery, addressing barriers such as housing, employment, and transportation, and providing ongoing advocacy and guidance. For more information, contact Reentry@sarasotasheriff.org.
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 Sarasota County Correctional Facility (SCCF).
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.
Inmates who have not yet been classified (typically less than 3 days in jail) or are under special medical observation may not receive personal visits unless approved by the administration. Legal visits will be allowed but may be subject to certain restrictions based on the client’s condition.
Regulations concerning dress and conduct for all visitors are posted at the entrance to the facility. Failure to follow visitor rules and regulations may result in loss of visitation privileges for the visitor. Visits shall be terminated without notice for any violation of visitation rules.
In addition to on-site visits, friends and family members can choose to schedule a video visit from the comfort of home.
Each Internet video visitation session will be $12.00 per 25-minute visit. On-site video visits will continue to be free. Visits can be scheduled and canceled using either the website or the App. Refunds for internet visits will not be issued. Friends and Family members can schedule an on-site or internet video visit by visiting https://sarasotafl.gtlvisitme.com/app or by downloading the Android app "GTL Vismobile."
The purpose of visitation is to encourage family contact and provide opportunities for association beneficial to the inmate's overall adjustment.
Appointments can now be made online in the Quick Links section of this Web site's home page or on this page. A kiosk is also available in the Sarasota County Jail lobby for those without internet access. Visits may be scheduled two weeks in advance and up to 24 hours before your desired visit. Visits may be canceled up to 48 hours before the visit. If a visit is canceled in less than the required time frame visitation staff may do so; however the inmate may lose that time block for the week except in special circumstances. Assistance is also available by phone if needed, 941.861.4601.
Inmates are allowed three (3) fifty-minute visitations per week. The maximum number of visitors allowed at each visit is three (3).
